Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pichinchae
ID:
1332788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 60(2): 129 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345242





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Description

Caucaea pichinchae (also called Pichincha Caucaea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Bolivia. It grows in grasslands, heathlands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Caucaea pichinchae is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its small, colorful flowers. It is used in terrariums, window boxes, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Caucaea pichinchae are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caucaea pichinchae is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Caucaea pichinchae

Caucaea pichinchae is native to Ecuador.

Caucaea pichinchae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caucaea pichinchae?

Caucaea pichinchae

What type of plant is Caucaea pichinchae?

It is a species of flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Caucaea pichinchae?

It is native to the tropical regions of South America

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.