Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
cabrae
ID:
583893

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gilg) Farron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 35: 393 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583225



Common Names

  • Cabrae Campylospermum
  • Cabrae Cup-Flower
  • Cabrae Suncup


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Synonyms

  • Exomicrum cabrae Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Ouratea cabrae Gilg [unknown]

Description

Campylospermum cabrae (also called Cabra campylospermum, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Mexico. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Campylospermum cabrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campylospermum cabrae has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylospermum cabrae is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Colombia. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Campylospermum cabrae

Campylospermum cabrae is native to Mexico and Central America.

Campylospermum cabrae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylospermum cabrae?

Campylospermum cabrae

What is the common name of Campylospermum cabrae?

Cabrae Campylospermum

What is the natural habitat of Campylospermum cabrae?

Deserts and scrublands

Species in the Campylospermum genus

Campylospermum paucinervatum, Campylospermum striatum, Campylospermum amplectens, Campylospermum anceps, Campylospermum angulatum, Campylospermum bukobense, Campylospermum cabrae, Campylospermum calanthum, Campylospermum claessensii, Campylospermum congestum, Campylospermum deltoideum, Campylospermum densiflorum, Campylospermum dependens, Campylospermum descoingsii, Campylospermum duparquetianum, Campylospermum dybovskii, Campylospermum elongatum, Campylospermum engama, Campylospermum excavatum, Campylospermum flavum, Campylospermum glaberrimum, Campylospermum glaucum, Campylospermum klainei, Campylospermum laeve, Campylospermum laevigatum, Campylospermum laxiflorum, Campylospermum lecomtei, Campylospermum mannii, Campylospermum obtusifolium, Campylospermum oliveri, Campylospermum perseifolium, Campylospermum reticulatum, Campylospermum sacleuxii, Campylospermum scheffleri, Campylospermum schoenleinianum, Campylospermum serratum, Campylospermum squamosum, Campylospermum subcordatum, Campylospermum sulcatum, Campylospermum umbricola, Campylospermum vogelii, Campylospermum louisii, Campylospermum bracteatum, Campylospermum cupreum, Campylospermum duparquetianum, Campylospermum excavatum, Campylospermum glaucum, Campylospermum inflatum, Campylospermum klainei, Campylospermum koumouloundonense,

Species in the Ochnaceae family

References

Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Claude Farron (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farron' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:605865-1: Based on the initial data import