Status:
valid
Authors:
(Königer) Kolan., Hirtz & Tobar
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 309(3): 299. 2017 [16 Jun 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424262
Description
Caucaea hernandezii (also called Hernandez's Caucaea, among many other common names) is a bulbous plant native to Colombia. It has long, thin leaves and produces white and yellow flowers. It can be found in grassy meadows and is often found in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Caucaea hernandezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caucaea hernandezii has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caucaea hernandezii is an evergreen, perennial, succulent climber that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done through stem cuttings or by division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Caucaea hernandezii
Caucaea hernandezii is found in Colombia.
Caucaea hernandezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caucaea hernandezii?
Caucaea hernandezii
What is the common name of Caucaea hernandezii?
Caucaea
What is the natural habitat of Caucaea hernandezii?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Caucaea genus
Caucaea alticola,
Caucaea andigena,
Caucaea macrotyle,
Caucaea nubigena,
Caucaea olivacea,
Caucaea phalaenopsis,
Caucaea sanguinolenta,
Caucaea tripterygia,
Caucaea radiata,
Caucaea caucana,
Caucaea pichinchae,
Caucaea dodsoniana,
Caucaea pseudoandigena,
Caucaea duquei,
Caucaea hernandezii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,