Campsiandra steyermarkiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steyermarkiana
ID:
1236310
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stergios
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon6: 456 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235648
Common Names
- Campsiandra Steyermarkiana
- Campsiandra Pasibensis
- Campsiandra Taphornii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campsiandra steyermarkiana (also called Steyermark'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 steyermarkiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Campsiandra steyermarkiana 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 steyermarkiana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought conditions.
Where to Find Campsiandra steyermarkiana
Campsiandra steyermarkiana is native to Venezuela and can be found in the wild in moist and shady areas of the country.
Campsiandra steyermarkiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campsiandra steyermarkiana?
Campsiandra steyermarkiana
What is the natural habitat of Campsiandra steyermarkiana?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What is the conservation status of Campsiandra steyermarkiana?
Vulnerable
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 steyermarkiana Stergios: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.