Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
camphorosmoides
ID:
588494

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2700739: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.
Jacques Cambessèdes (1799-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cambess.' in the authors string.