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
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.
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 Bombycidendron genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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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,