Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cambess.) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 56: 473. 1913
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587826
Common Names
- Cardionema camphorosmoides
- Camphorosmoides Cardionema
- Camphorosmoides Starflower
Description
Cardionema camphorosmoides (also called camphor-scented Cardionema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is commonly found growing on rocks and in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cardionema camphorosmoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cardionema camphorosmoides is small, white, and has four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, white, four-petaled flower with a long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cardionema camphorosmoides is a perennial herb that grows in sandy soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. For best results, the soil should be well-drained and the plant should be kept in full sun. It is also important to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it occasionally.
Where to Find Cardionema camphorosmoides
Cardionema camphorosmoides is native to the Andes Mountains of South America.
Cardionema camphorosmoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cardionema camphorosmoides?
Cardionema camphorosmoides
What is the family of Cardionema camphorosmoides?
Caryophyllaceae
What is the common name of Cardionema camphorosmoides?
Camphor-scented Cardionema
Species in the Cardionema genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,