Campsiandra curaara - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curaara
ID:
1236302
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stergios
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon6: 442 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235640
Common Names
- Campsiandra Curaara
- Campsiandra Chigo-Montero
- Campsiandra Casiquiarensis
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Campsiandra curaara (also called Curaara's Camsiandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has large, wavy leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist soils and is found in wet, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Campsiandra curaara 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
The Campsiandra curaara flower is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Campsiandra curaara is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Campsiandra curaara
Campsiandra curaara 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 curaara Stergios: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.