Status:
valid
Authors:
Lex.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Nov. Veg. Descr. 2(Orchid. Opusc.): 33 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933445
Common Names
- Cuitlauzina pendula
- Pendulous Cuitlauzina
- Pendulous Cuitlauzina Lily
Description
Cuitlauzina pendula (also called the Pendulous Cuitlauzina, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in Mexico and Central America. It has alternate, simple leaves and white flowers. The fruits are drupes and the bark is smooth and gray. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Cuitlauzina pendula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used to make natural dyes and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cuitlauzina pendula is yellow in color with a tubular shape. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cuitlauzina pendula is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Cuitlauzina pendula
Cuitlauzina pendula is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Species in the Cuitlauzina genus
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,