Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch.) Schindl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.11: 340 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197818
Common Names
- Campylotropis polyantha
- Many-flowered Campylotropis
- Many-flowered False-indigo
Synonyms
- Lespedeza eriocarpa polyantha Franch. [unknown]
- Lespedeza polyantha (Franch.) Schindl. [unknown]
- Lespedeza blinii H.Lév. [unknown]
- Lespedeza sargentiana (Schindl.) H.Lév. [deprecated]
- Lespedeza dichromoxylon H.Lév. [unknown]
- Lespedeza sargentiana (Schindl.) H.Lév. [unknown]
- Lespedeza polyantha (Franch.) Schindl. [valid]
- Lespedeza eriocarpa polyantha (Franch.) Pamp. [unknown]
Description
Campylotropis polyantha (also called Many-flowered 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 polyantha 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Campylotropis polyantha var. neglecta (Schindl.) Iokawa & H.Ohashi
Campylotropis polyantha var. polyantha
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylotropis polyantha has yellow flowers with a long corolla tube and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campylotropis polyantha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Campylotropis polyantha
Campylotropis polyantha is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils.
Campylotropis polyantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylotropis polyantha?
Campylotropis polyantha
What is the common name of Campylotropis polyantha?
Campylotropis
What is the family of Campylotropis polyantha?
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