Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
serratum
ID:
583959

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaertn.) Bittrich & M.C.E.Amaral

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Taxon 43: 92 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583291



Common Names

  • Campylospermum serratum
  • Serrated Campylospermum
  • Serrated Campylosperm


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Description

Campylospermum serratum (also called Serrated campylospermum, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Mexico. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campylospermum serratum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of this plant is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylospermum serratum 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 serratum

Campylospermum serratum can be found in South Africa.

Campylospermum serratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylospermum serratum?

Campylospermum serratum

What is the common name of Campylospermum serratum?

Serrated Campylospermum

What is the family of Campylospermum serratum?

Asteraceae

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 Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.
Volker Bittrich (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bittrich' in the authors string.
Maria do Carmo Estanislau do Amaral (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.E.Amaral' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:975825-1: Based on the initial data import