Status:
valid
Authors:
Schindl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Trans. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh26: 285 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197795
Common Names
- Campylotropis howellii
- Howell's Campylotropis
- Howell Campylotropis
Description
Campylotropis howellii (also called Howell's Campylotropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in grasslands, forests, and rocky slopes. Its stems are erect and its leaves are linear-lanceolate. Its flowers are white and its fruits are small, round capsules.
Uses & Benefits
Campylotropis howellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylotropis howellii has small, yellow flowers and small, black, flattened seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campylotropis howellii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Campylotropis howellii
Campylotropis howellii is native to China.
Campylotropis howellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylotropis howellii?
Campylotropis howellii
What is the common name of Campylotropis howellii?
Campylotropis
What is the family of Campylotropis howellii?
Fabaceae
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