Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
calostachyum
ID:
1306854

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) E.M.Pessoa & M.Alves

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 362(1): 4. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319308



Common Names

  • Campylocentrum calostachyum
  • Campylocentrum
  • Calostachyum


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Description

Campylocentrum calostachyum (also called calostachyous campylocentrum, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has leathery, obovate leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and is often found near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Campylocentrum calostachyum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campylocentrum calostachyum has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylocentrum calostachyum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Campylocentrum calostachyum

Campylocentrum calostachyum can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

Campylocentrum calostachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylocentrum calostachyum?

Campylocentrum calostachyum

What is the common name of Campylocentrum calostachyum?

Large-spiked campylocentrum

What is the natural habitat of Campylocentrum calostachyum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

Species in the Campylocentrum genus

Campylocentrum bonifaziae, Campylocentrum cornejoi, Campylocentrum puyense, Campylocentrum acutilobum, Campylocentrum amazonicum, Campylocentrum apiculatum, Campylocentrum aromaticum, Campylocentrum asplundii, Campylocentrum brachycarpum, Campylocentrum brenesii, Campylocentrum crassirhizum, Campylocentrum densiflorum, Campylocentrum ecuadorense, Campylocentrum embreei, Campylocentrum fasciola, Campylocentrum grisebachii, Campylocentrum hasslerianum, Campylocentrum hirtellum, Campylocentrum hirtzii, Campylocentrum hondurense, Campylocentrum huebneri, Campylocentrum huebnerioides, Campylocentrum intermedium, Campylocentrum jamaicense, Campylocentrum kuntzei, Campylocentrum lansbergii, Campylocentrum latifolium, Campylocentrum madisonii, Campylocentrum mattogrossense, Campylocentrum micranthum, Campylocentrum microphyllum, Campylocentrum minutum, Campylocentrum natalieae, Campylocentrum neglectum, Campylocentrum organense, Campylocentrum ornithorrhynchum, Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum, Campylocentrum panamense, Campylocentrum parahybunense, Campylocentrum pauloense, Campylocentrum peniculus, Campylocentrum pernambucense, Campylocentrum poeppigii, Campylocentrum polystachyum, Campylocentrum pubirhachis, Campylocentrum pugioniforme, Campylocentrum pygmaeum, Campylocentrum robustum, Campylocentrum schiedei, Campylocentrum schneeanum,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Marccus Vinicius da Silva Alves (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Alves' in the authors string.
Edlley Max Pessoa (b.1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.M.Pessoa' in the authors string.