Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
alopochloa
ID:
584004

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Ohashi

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.49: 108 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583336



Common Names

  • Campylotropis alopochloa
  • Alopochloa Campylotropis
  • Alopochloa Winged-seed


Searching for Campylotropis alopochloa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Campylotropis alopochloa (also called Alopochloa Campylotropis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is found in lowland and montane rainforest, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Campylotropis alopochloa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campylotropis alopochloa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of this plant is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single stem.

Searching for Campylotropis alopochloa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Campylotropis alopochloa can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Campylotropis alopochloa

Campylotropis alopochloa is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.

Campylotropis alopochloa FAQ

What type of plant is Campylotropis alopochloa?

Campylotropis alopochloa is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family.

Where is Campylotropis alopochloa native to?

Campylotropis alopochloa is native to India.

What is the lifespan of Campylotropis alopochloa?

The lifespan of Campylotropis alopochloa is unknown.

Species in the Campylotropis genus

Campylotropis macrocarpa, Campylotropis hirtella, Campylotropis harmsii, Campylotropis capillipes, Campylotropis fulva, Campylotropis delavayi, Campylotropis diversifolia, Campylotropis henryi, Campylotropis trigonoclada, Campylotropis brevifolia, Campylotropis wenshaaica, Campylotropis tenuiramea, Campylotropis howellii, Campylotropis bonii, Campylotropis polyantha, Campylotropis sargentiana, Campylotropis argentea, Campylotropis parviflora, Campylotropis latifolia, Campylotropis pinetorum, Campylotropis sulcata, Campylotropis wilsonii, Campylotropis yunnanensis, Campylotropis decora, Campylotropis griffithii, Campylotropis luhitensis, Campylotropis macrostyla, Campylotropis falconeri, Campylotropis speciosa, Campylotropis stenocarpa, Campylotropis thomsonii, Campylotropis alba, Campylotropis alopochloa, Campylotropis burmanica, Campylotropis cytisoides, Campylotropis grandifolia, Campylotropis pauciflora, Campylotropis teretiracemosa, Campylotropis alopochroa, Campylotropis albopubescens, Campylotropis microphylla, Campylotropis luquanensis,

Species in the Fabaceae family