Campsiandra aymardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aymardii
ID:
1236299
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stergios
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon6: 438 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235637
Common Names
- Campsiandra aymardii
- Aymardii Campsiandra
- Campsiandra Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campsiandra aymardii (also called Aymard's Camsiandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It prefers moist soils and is found in wet, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Campsiandra aymardii is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campsiandra aymardii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Campsiandra aymardii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Campsiandra aymardii
Campsiandra aymardii is native to tropical forests in Central and South America.
Species in the Campsiandra genus
Campsiandra laurifolia, Campsiandra angustifolia, Campsiandra comosa, Campsiandra macrocarpa, Campsiandra aymardii, Campsiandra casiquiarensis, Campsiandra chigo-montero, Campsiandra curaara, Campsiandra emonensis, Campsiandra ferruginea, Campsiandra gomez-alvareziana, Campsiandra guayanensis, Campsiandra implexicaulis, Campsiandra nutans, Campsiandra pasibensis, Campsiandra steyermarkiana, Campsiandra taphornii, Campsiandra velutina, Campsiandra wurdackiana, Campsiandra cowaniana, Campsiandra robclarkiana, Campsiandra felipeana,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Basil Stergios: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stergios' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Campsiandra aymardii Stergios: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.