Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campanulata
ID:
914666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & O.Muñiz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 22: 313 (1976 publ. 1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914001



Common Names

  • Samyda campanulata
  • Campanulata Samyda
  • Campanulata False Holly


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Description

Samyda campanulata (also called Bell-shaped samyda, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It has a spreading habit, with small, leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Samyda campanulata is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as a source of timber and for its ornamental value in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Samyda campanulata has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Samyda campanulata is a small, epiphytic orchid that prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a sheltered location until germination. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Once established, Samyda campanulata should be fertilized regularly and watered during dry periods.

Where to Find Samyda campanulata

Samyda campanulata is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:227259-2: Based on the initial data import