Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gutfreundiana
ID:
793793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiron & V.P.Castro

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 5: 155 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793126



Common Names

  • Campomanesia Chrysophylla
  • Campomanesia Ciliata
  • Campomanesia Coaetanea


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Description

Constantia gutfreundiana (also called Gutfreund's Constantia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It grows in humid, lowland forests, and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Constantia gutfreundiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a pleasant scent and is also used in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Constantia gutfreundiana has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Constantia gutfreundiana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer months.

Where to Find Constantia gutfreundiana

Constantia gutfreundiana can be found in the tropical and subtropical dry forests of Central and South America.

Constantia gutfreundiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Constantia gutfreundiana?

Constantia gutfreundiana

What is the common name of Constantia gutfreundiana?

Gutfreund's Constantia

Where is Constantia gutfreundiana native to?

Brazil

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-331705: Based on the initial data import
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.