Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chodat) J.F.B.Pastore
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 439 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332917
Common Names
- Caamembeca gigantea
- Gigantea Caamembeca
- Gigantea's Caamembeca
Description
Caamembeca gigantea (also called Giant Caamembeca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and two-lobed leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Caamembeca gigantea is a species of plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caamembeca gigantea has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caamembeca gigantea is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Caamembeca gigantea
Caamembeca gigantea is found in the south-east of Brazil.
Caamembeca gigantea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caamembeca gigantea?
Caamembeca gigantea
What is the common name of Caamembeca gigantea?
Giant Caamembeca
What is the natural habitat of Caamembeca gigantea?
Caamembeca gigantea is native to India and is found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Caamembeca genus
Caamembeca salicifolia,
Caamembeca ulei,
Caamembeca warmingiana,
Caamembeca autranii,
Caamembeca grandifolia,
Caamembeca insignis,
Caamembeca oleifolia,
Caamembeca oxyphylla,
Caamembeca gigantea,
Caamembeca martinellii,
Caamembeca spectabilis,
Caamembeca formosa,
Caamembeca amazonensis,
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis,
Acanthocladus guayaquilensis,
Acanthocladus moyanoi,
Acanthocladus scleroxylon,
Acanthocladus tehuelchum,
Acanthocladus colombianus,
Acanthocladus dukei,
Acanthocladus pulcherrimus,
Acanthocladus santosii,
Acanthocladus dichromus,
Ancylotropis insignis,
Ancylotropis malmeana,
Asemeia grandiflora,
Asemeia ignatii,
Asemeia ilheotica,
Asemeia lindmaniana,
Asemeia marquesiana,
Asemeia martiana,
Asemeia monninoides,
Asemeia parietaria,
Asemeia pohliana,
Asemeia rhodoptera,
Asemeia glabra,
Asemeia hirsuta,
Asemeia apopetala,
Asemeia echinosperma,
Asemeia hondurana,
Asemeia securidaca,
Asemeia sphaerospora,
Asemeia tonsa,
Asemeia acuminata,
Asemeia extraaxillaris,
Asemeia galmeri,
Asemeia hebeclada,
Asemeia mollis,
Asemeia monticola,
Asemeia ovata,
Asemeia pseudohebeclada,
Asemeia tobatiensis,
Asemeia violacea,
Asemeia floribunda,
Atroxima afzeliana,
Atroxima liberica,
Badiera cubensis,
Badiera fuertesii,
Badiera oblongata,
Badiera penaea,
Badiera propinqua,
Badiera virgata,
Badiera subrhombifolia,