Status:
valid
Authors:
(Reut.) Wight
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 4: t. 1425 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582916
Common Names
- Cytinoides Campbellia
- Cytinoides's Campbellia
- Cytinoides Campbellia's
Description
Campbellia cytinoides (also called Cytinus-like Campbellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and a single flowering stem. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas, such as chaparral, desert, and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Campbellia cytinoides is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Campbellia cytinoides is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campbellia cytinoides is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 16 feet (5 m) tall. It is native to Australia and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and need light to germinate.
Where to Find Campbellia cytinoides
Campbellia cytinoides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Campbellia cytinoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campbellia cytinoides?
Campbellia cytinoides
What is the common name of Campbellia cytinoides?
Cytinus-like campbellia
Where is Campbellia cytinoides native to?
Australia
Species in the Campbellia genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:661903-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].