Cambessedesia atropurpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atropurpurea
ID:
1254415
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.B.Martins
Source:
tro
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot. 6: 77 (-78), fig (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253753
Common Names
- Cambessedesia atropurpurea
- Atropurpurea Cambessedesia
- Dark-purple Cambessedesia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cambessedesia atropurpurea (also called purple cambessedesia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 4 meters tall. Its leaves are simple, ovate to oblong, and have a serrated margin. It is found in moist forests and thickets in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Cambessedesia atropurpurea is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being used to treat digestive problems and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cambessedesia atropurpurea are small, white and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cambessedesia atropurpurea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted, then it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Cambessedesia atropurpurea
Cambessedesia atropurpurea can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.
Cambessedesia atropurpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cambessedesia atropurpurea?
Cambessedesia atropurpurea
What type of plant is Cambessedesia atropurpurea?
Cambessedesia atropurpurea is a shrub.
Where is Cambessedesia atropurpurea found?
Cambessedesia atropurpurea is found in Brazil.
Species in the Cambessedesia genus
Cambessedesia pityrophylla, Cambessedesia cambessedesioides, Cambessedesia striatella, Cambessedesia angelana, Cambessedesia uncinata, Cambessedesia tiradentensis, Cambessedesia salviifolia, Cambessedesia bahiana, Cambessedesia fasciculata, Cambessedesia corymbosa, Cambessedesia glaziovii, Cambessedesia hilariana, Cambessedesia latevenosa, Cambessedesia membranacea, Cambessedesia purpurata, Cambessedesia regnelliana, Cambessedesia weddellii, Cambessedesia harleyi, Cambessedesia wurdackii, Cambessedesia gracilis, Cambessedesia atropurpurea, Cambessedesia semidecandra, Cambessedesia hermogenesii, Cambessedesia eichleri, Cambessedesia rupestris, Cambessedesia espora, Cambessedesia tenuis, Cambessedesia arenaria, Cambessedesia bidentata, Cambessedesia sincorensis,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50172619: Based on the initial data import
Angela Borges Martins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.B.Martins' in the authors string.