Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Mast.
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1872
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 12: 18 (1872)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583115
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Schultz's Camptostemon
- Schultz Waxflower
- Schultz Wax Plant
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Camptostemon schultzii (also called Schultz's Camptostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to India and grows in moist forests and scrublands.                         
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Camptostemon schultzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and skin problems.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flowers of Camptostemon schultzii are yellow, with five petals and a star-shaped center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Camptostemon schultzii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Camptostemon schultzii
                        
                            Camptostemon schultzii is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Camptostemon schultzii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Camptostemon schultzii?
Camptostemon schultzii
What is the common name of Camptostemon schultzii?
Schultz's Tree Fern
What is the natural habitat of Camptostemon schultzii?
Tropical rainforests
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Camptostemon genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,