Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hernandezii
ID:
1411797

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





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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.

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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 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,

References

Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.
Willibald Königer (1934-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Königer' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.
Diego Francisco Tobar Suarez (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tobar' in the authors string.