Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch.) M.L.Zhang & Podlech
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert.117: 46 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279735
Common Names
- Phyllolobium camptodontum
- Camp-Tooth Phyllolobium
- Camp-Tooth Legume
Description
Phyllolobium camptodontum (also called Bent-toothed Pea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It is a small shrub with yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllolobium camptodontum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllolobium camptodontum has small, greenish-brown flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllolobium camptodontum is a warm-growing epiphyte that is found in Mexico. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of tree fern or cork. It prefers bright light and moderate humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Phyllolobium camptodontum
Phyllolobium camptodontum is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Phyllolobium camptodontum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllolobium camptodontum?
Phyllolobium camptodontum
What is the common name of Phyllolobium camptodontum?
Camptodont Phyllolobium
Where is Phyllolobium camptodontum native to?
China
Species in the Phyllolobium genus
Phyllolobium chinense,
Phyllolobium lineariaurifer,
Phyllolobium lachungense,
Phyllolobium petri-primi,
Phyllolobium sichuanense,
Phyllolobium lineariauriferum,
Phyllolobium balfourianum,
Phyllolobium camptodontum,
Phyllolobium chapmanianum,
Phyllolobium dolichochaete,
Phyllolobium donianum,
Phyllolobium enneaphyllum,
Phyllolobium eutrichus,
Phyllolobium flavovirens,
Phyllolobium heydei,
Phyllolobium lasaense,
Phyllolobium milingense,
Phyllolobium pastorium,
Phyllolobium prodigiosum,
Phyllolobium sanbilingense,
Phyllolobium siccaneum,
Phyllolobium tingriense,
Phyllolobium tribulifolium,
Phyllolobium turgidocarpum,
Phyllolobium tanguticum,
Species in the Fabaceae family