Campsiandra cowaniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cowaniana
ID:
1317371
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stergios
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot.17: 296 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329825
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Campsiandra cowaniana (also called Cowan's Campsiandra, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It grows in moist soil, in wetlands, and in other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Campsiandra cowaniana is used for timber production, as well as for making furniture and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campsiandra cowaniana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, round cotyledon and a pair of opposite, round leaves.
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Campsiandra cowaniana can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in a well-drained medium, in partial shade, and kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Campsiandra cowaniana
Campsiandra cowaniana is native to Mexico. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
Campsiandra cowaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campsiandra cowaniana?
Campsiandra cowaniana
What is the common name of Campsiandra cowaniana?
Cowan's campsiandra
What is the natural habitat of Campsiandra cowaniana?
Rocky slopes and grasslands
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60464248-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Campsiandra cowaniana Stergios: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.