Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
bampsianus
ID:
1299562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lejoly & Lisowski

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 55: 35 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298900



Common Names

  • Bampsianus Bindweed
  • Bampsianus Morning Glory
  • Bampsianus Calycobolus


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Description

Calycobolus bampsianus (also called Calycobolus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a twining stem and ovate to lanceolate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in moist habitats, such as near streams, in forest clearings, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calycobolus bampsianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Calycobolus bampsianus are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycobolus bampsianus is a perennial climber that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Calycobolus bampsianus

Calycobolus bampsianus is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Calycobolus bampsianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycobolus bampsianus?

Calycobolus bampsianus

What is the common name of Calycobolus bampsianus?

Bampsian Calycobolus

Where is Calycobolus bampsianus native to?

Tropical Africa

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References

Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.
Jean Lejoly (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lejoly' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:905796-1: Based on the initial data import