Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.10(1): 147 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050487
Common Names
- Campsiandra macrocarpa
- Large-fruited Campsiandra
- Campsiandra
Description
Campsiandra macrocarpa (also called Large-Fruited Campsiandra, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Central America. It has pinnate leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Campsiandra macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Campsiandra macrocarpa var. macrocarpa
Campsiandra macrocarpa var. alveolata Stergios
Campsiandra macrocarpa var. grandifolia Stergios
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Campsiandra macrocarpa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Campsiandra macrocarpa is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Campsiandra macrocarpa are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campsiandra macrocarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F). Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment. The plant prefers a well-drained, sandy soil and full sun.
Where to Find Campsiandra macrocarpa
Campsiandra macrocarpa is native to Central America and can be found in tropical moist forests.
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