Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
costatum
ID:
1324604

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tiegh.) Biss.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Blumea 58: 6 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337058



Common Names

  • Campylospermum costatum
  • Costatum Campylospermum
  • Costatum's Campylospermum


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Description

Campylospermum costatum (also called 'Costatum Campylospermum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with a spreading habit, growing up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and is found in lowland forests, savannas, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Campylospermum costatum is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campylospermum costatum has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylospermum costatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Campylospermum costatum

Campylospermum costatum is native to South Africa and can be found in the dry savannas of the region.

Campylospermum costatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylospermum costatum?

Campylospermum costatum

What type of plant is Campylospermum costatum?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae

Where is Campylospermum costatum found?

It is native to Angola

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

Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.
Pulcherie Bissiengou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Biss.' in the authors string.