Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
purpurea
ID:
583610

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre ex Costantin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 4: 118 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582942



Common Names

  • Purpurea Campestigma
  • Purpurea's Campestigma
  • Purpurea Campestigma's


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Description

Campestigma purpurea (also called Purple Campestigma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and a single flowering stem. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas, such as chaparral, desert, and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Campestigma purpurea is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campestigma purpurea is purple and has four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campestigma purpurea is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Campestigma purpurea

Campestigma purpurea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Campestigma purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campestigma purpurea?

Campestigma purpurea

What is the common name of Campestigma purpurea?

Purple campestigma

Where is Campestigma purpurea native to?

Mexico

Species in the Campestigma genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2695148: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Julien Noël Costantin (1857-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Costantin' in the authors string.