Status:
valid
Authors:
Dressler & Dalström
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 25: 9 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355931
Common Names
- Cischweinfia donrafae
- Donrafae Cischweinfia
- Cischweinfia Juniper
Description
Cischweinfia donrafae (also called Don Rafa's Cischweinfia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in shady areas, such as in forests and near rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Cischweinfia donrafae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, windbreaks, and as a hedge. The wood is used for fuel and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cischweinfia donrafae has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cischweinfia donrafae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Cischweinfia donrafae
Cischweinfia donrafae is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Cischweinfia donrafae FAQ
What is the size of Cischweinfia donrafae?
Cischweinfia donrafae can reach a height of up to 10 feet.
What is the growth rate of Cischweinfia donrafae?
Cischweinfia donrafae has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the soil type for Cischweinfia donrafae?
Cischweinfia donrafae prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
Species in the Cischweinfia genus
Cischweinfia donrafae,
Cischweinfia nana,
Cischweinfia colombiana,
Cischweinfia dasyandra,
Cischweinfia jarae,
Cischweinfia parva,
Cischweinfia platychila,
Cischweinfia popowiana,
Cischweinfia pusilla,
Cischweinfia rostrata,
Cischweinfia pygmaea,
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
Stig Dalström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalström' in the authors string.