Campsiandra comosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comosa
ID:
174684
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)2: 93 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174013
Common Names
- Hairy Campsiandra
- Campsiandra Comosa
- Hairy Sandpaper Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campsiandra comosa (also called Hairy Campsiandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m (16 ft) tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Campsiandra comosa is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Campsiandra comosa var. laurifolia (Benth.) CowanCampsiandra comosa var. comosa
Campsiandra comosa var. surinamensis (Kleinhoonte) Stergios
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campsiandra comosa has white or yellow flowers that are fragrant and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Campsiandra comosa is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Campsiandra comosa
Campsiandra comosa is native to the tropical regions of South America, and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Campsiandra comosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campsiandra comosa?
Campsiandra comosa
What are the common names of Campsiandra comosa?
Hairy Campsiandra, Hairy Powderpuff, and Hairy Fairy Duster
What is the natural habitat of Campsiandra comosa?
It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry, tropical climates
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Campsiandra comosa Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.