Status:
valid
Authors:
Stergios
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot.17: 181 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339045
Common Names
- Campsiandra Robclarkiana
- Robclarkiana Campsiandra
- Robclarkiana Legume
Uses & Benefits
Campsiandra robclarkiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, wounds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campsiandra robclarkiana has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a rosette of leaves at the base.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campsiandra robclarkiana is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and kept moist until rooting.
Where to Find Campsiandra robclarkiana
Campsiandra robclarkiana is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, and Peru.
Campsiandra robclarkiana FAQ
What are the common names of Campsiandra robclarkiana?
Rob Clark's Campsiandra
What is the natural habitat of Campsiandra robclarkiana?
It is native to Peru
What are the uses of Campsiandra robclarkiana?
It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant
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.