Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
calanthum
ID:
583894

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gilg) Farron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 35: 394 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583226



Common Names

  • Calanthum Campylospermum
  • Calanthum Cup-Flower
  • Calanthum Suncup


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Synonyms

  • Ouratea calantha Gilg [unknown]
  • Ouratea sibangensis Gilg [unknown]
  • Monelasmum sibangense Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum zenkeri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Ouratea nigroviolacea Gilg & De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Campylospermum calanthum (also called African wild potato, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has an erect stem, reaching up to 1 meter in height, with a few branches. The leaves are alternate, simple, and elliptic to ovate-lanceolate. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Campylospermum calanthum 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 calanthum 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 calanthum is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. 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 calanthum

Campylospermum calanthum is native to Mexico and Central America.

Campylospermum calanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylospermum calanthum?

Campylospermum calanthum

What is the common name of Campylospermum calanthum?

Calanthum Campylospermum

What is the natural habitat of Campylospermum calanthum?

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:605866-1: Based on the initial data import