Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nana
ID:
356611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 22: 9 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355943

Common Names

  • Cischweinfia nana
  • Nana Cischweinfia
  • Cischweinfia Juniper

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Description

Cischweinfia nana (also called Dwarf Cischweinfia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in shady areas, such as in forests and near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Cischweinfia nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cischweinfia nana has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cischweinfia nana 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 nana

Cischweinfia nana 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 nana FAQ

What is the size of Cischweinfia nana?

Cischweinfia nana can reach a height of up to 15 feet.

What is the growth rate of Cischweinfia nana?

Cischweinfia nana has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the soil type for Cischweinfia nana?

Cischweinfia nana prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

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,

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