Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
congestum
ID:
583901

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Farron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583233



Common Names

  • Congestum Campylospermum
  • Congestum Cup-Flower
  • Congestum Suncup


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Synonyms

  • Ochna congesta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Exomicrum congestum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Gomphia congesta Oliv. [unknown]
  • Ouratea congesta Engl. [unknown]

Description

Campylospermum congestum (also called clustered wild potato, among many other common names) is an 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 congestum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campylospermum congestum 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 congestum is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Campylospermum congestum should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Campylospermum congestum

Campylospermum congestum is native to Mexico and Central America.

Campylospermum congestum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylospermum congestum?

Campylospermum congestum

What type of plant is Campylospermum congestum?

It is a shrub

Where is Campylospermum congestum found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' 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:605871-1: Based on the initial data import