Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
dependens
ID:
583908

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.DC.) H.Perrier

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 10: 8 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583240



Common Names

  • Dependens Campylospermum
  • Dependens Cup-Flower
  • Dependens Suncup


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Synonyms

  • Ochna amplexicaulis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ochna humblotii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ouratea comorensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Ouratea humblotii Baill. [unknown]
  • Ouratea integrifolia Aug.DC. [unknown]
  • Campylospermum humblotii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Cercanthemum amplexicaule Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Cercanthemum auriculatum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Cercanthemum dependens Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Cercanthemum hoffmannii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Gomphia amplexicaulis O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Gomphia dependens DC. [unknown]
  • Campylospermum dependens amplexicaule (O.Hoffm.) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Campylospermum dependens ankaranae H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Campylospermum dependens auriculatum (Tiegh.) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Campylospermum dependens hoffmannii (Tiegh.) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Campylospermum dependens humblotii (Baill.) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Campylospermum dependens integrifolium (Aug.DC.) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Campylospermum dependens maromandiae H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Campylospermum dependens paniculatum H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Campylospermum dependens subcordatum H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Ochna dependens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ouratea dependens Baill. [unknown]
  • Ouratea amplexicaulis Baill. [unknown]

Description

Campylospermum dependens (also called drooping 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. The flowers are pendulous on the stem. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Campylospermum dependens is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campylospermum dependens is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylospermum dependens 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 dependens should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Campylospermum dependens

Campylospermum dependens is native to Mexico and Central America.

Campylospermum dependens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylospermum dependens?

Campylospermum dependens

What is the common name of Campylospermum dependens?

Dependent Campylospermum

What is the natural habitat of Campylospermum dependens?

It is found in tropical rainforests, open woodlands, and savannas

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

Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:605878-1: Based on the initial data import