Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
nutans
ID:
1324608

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Biss.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Blumea 58: 7 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337062



Common Names

  • Campylospermum nutans
  • Nutans Campylospermum
  • Nutans's Campylospermum


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Description

Campylospermum nutans (also called 'Nodding 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 Asia, and is found in lowland forests, savannas, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Campylospermum nutans has been used as a traditional medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campylospermum nutans has small, yellow flowers with 4 petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are black and round, with a diameter of about 1.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylospermum nutans 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 nutans

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

Campylospermum nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylospermum nutans?

Campylospermum nutans

What is the common name of Campylospermum nutans?

Nodding Campylospermum

What is the natural habitat of Campylospermum nutans?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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

William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Pulcherie Bissiengou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Biss.' in the authors string.