Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
campylosiphon
ID:
569216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Fl. Philipp. 1: 110. 1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568548



Common Names

  • Bombycidendron campylosiphon
  • Campylosiphon Bombycidendron
  • Bombycidendron Campylosiphon


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Description

Bombycidendron campylosiphon (also called Curved Bombycidendron, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, tropical forests, and can reach heights of up to 2 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Bombycidendron campylosiphon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bombycidendron campylosiphon is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, spindly, and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bombycidendron campylosiphon can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division of the rhizomes should be done in late spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. The sections should then be planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bombycidendron campylosiphon

Bombycidendron campylosiphon is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, and Congo.

Bombycidendron campylosiphon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bombycidendron campylosiphon?

Bombycidendron campylosiphon

What are the common names of Bombycidendron campylosiphon?

Campylosiphon

What is the natural habitat of Bombycidendron campylosiphon?

Dry woods, thickets, and roadsides

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2679262: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.