Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
costata
ID:
1304947

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Ibrahim & Landrum

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 149: 20 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317401





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Description

Campomanesia costata (also called Campomanesia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has long, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy, dark green color. It is often found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Campomanesia costata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campomanesia costata has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campomanesia costata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Campomanesia costata

Campomanesia costata is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Minas Gerais.

Campomanesia costata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campomanesia costata?

Campomanesia costata

What is the common name of Campomanesia costata?

Campomanesia costata

What family does Campomanesia costata belong to?

Myrtaceae

Species in the Campomanesia genus

Campomanesia anemonea, Campomanesia macrobracteolata, Campomanesia adamantium, Campomanesia aprica, Campomanesia aromatica, Campomanesia aurea, Campomanesia dichotoma, Campomanesia espiritosantensis, Campomanesia eugenioides, Campomanesia fruticosa, Campomanesia grandiflora, Campomanesia guaviroba, Campomanesia guazumifolia, Campomanesia hirsuta, Campomanesia ilhoensis, Campomanesia laurifolia, Campomanesia lineatifolia, Campomanesia lundiana, Campomanesia mediterranea, Campomanesia neriiflora, Campomanesia pabstiana, Campomanesia phaea, Campomanesia prosthecesepala, Campomanesia pubescens, Campomanesia racemosa, Campomanesia reitziana, Campomanesia rhombea, Campomanesia rufa, Campomanesia schlechtendaliana, Campomanesia sessiliflora, Campomanesia simulans, Campomanesia speciosa, Campomanesia terminalis, Campomanesia thea, Campomanesia transalpina, Campomanesia velutina, Campomanesia xanthocarpa, Campomanesia blanchetiana, Campomanesia cucullata, Campomanesia costata, Campomanesia cavalcantina, Campomanesia guaviroba, Campomanesia sepalifolia, Campomanesia arenaria, Campomanesia dentata,

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

Leslie R. Landrum (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landrum' in the authors string.
Marla Ibrahim U. de Oliveira (b.2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Ibrahim' in the authors string.