Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 6: 100 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794932
Common Names
- Campylocentrum lansbergii
- Lansberg's Campylocentrum
- Lansberg Epidendrum
Description
Campylocentrum lansbergii (also called Lansberg's Campylocentrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It is native to Central America, where it is found in Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua. It is found in wet montane forests, where it grows in the understory.
Uses & Benefits
Campylocentrum lansbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in perfumes and soaps. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Campylocentrum lansbergii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campylocentrum lansbergii is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in wet forests from Nicaragua to Panama. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Campylocentrum lansbergii
Campylocentrum lansbergii is native to the Atlantic forest of Brazil.
Campylocentrum lansbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylocentrum lansbergii?
Campylocentrum lansbergii
What is the common name of Campylocentrum lansbergii?
Lansberg's Campylocentrum
What is the natural habitat of Campylocentrum lansbergii?
Tropical forests of Central 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,