Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
campinae
ID:
732990

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.A.Rodrigues

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 12: 295 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732323

Common Names

  • Iryanthera campinae
  • Campinae Iryanthera
  • Campinae Ironwood

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Description

Iryanthera campinae (also called campina, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Myristicaceae family. It is native to tropical South America, where it is found in Brazil. It typically grows in lowland forests and in secondary forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Iryanthera campinae is a species of plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make a herbal tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iryanthera campinae has small white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iryanthera campinae is a tropical tree native to South America. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly. Once established, the tree is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Iryanthera campinae

Iryanthera campinae is native to tropical South America and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Iryanthera campinae FAQ

What is the common name of Iryanthera campinae?

Campina's Iryanthera

What is the scientific name of Campina's Iryanthera?

Iryanthera campinae

What is the native range of Iryanthera campinae?

Brazil

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

William Antônio Rodrigues (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Rodrigues' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130199-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.