Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oliv.) Chipp
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1923: 266 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923707
Common Names
- Camptostylus ovalis
- Oval Stylewort
- Stylewort
Description
Camptostylus ovalis (also called Oval Camptostylus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia, and is found in moist forests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Camptostylus ovalis is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is also a great choice for hedging and screening.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camptostylus ovalis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camptostylus ovalis is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of pH levels and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Camptostylus ovalis
Camptostylus ovalis can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Camptostylus genus
Species in the Achariaceae family
Acharia tragodes,
Ahernia glandulosa,
Baileyoxylon lanceolatum,
Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx,
Buchnerodendron speciosum,
Caloncoba brevipes,
Caloncoba crepiniana,
Caloncoba echinata,
Caloncoba flagelliflora,
Caloncoba gilgiana,
Caloncoba glauca,
Caloncoba lophocarpa,
Caloncoba subtomentosa,
Caloncoba suffruticosa,
Caloncoba welwitschii,
Camptostylus kivuensis,
Camptostylus mannii,
Camptostylus ovalis,
Carpotroche amazonica,
Carpotroche brasiliensis,
Carpotroche criapidentata,
Carpotroche froesiana,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche integrifolia,
Carpotroche longifolia,
Carpotroche pacifica,
Carpotroche platyptera,
Carpotroche ramosii,
Carpotroche surinamensis,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche crispidentata,
Carpotroche caceresiae,
Ceratiosicyos laevis,
Chiangiodendron mexicanum,
Chlorocarpa pentaschista,
Dasylepis blackii,
Dasylepis eggelingii,
Dasylepis integra,
Dasylepis racemosa,
Dasylepis seretii,
Dasylepis thomasii,
Eleutherandra pes-cervi,
Erythrospermum acuminatissimum,
Erythrospermum ampullaceum,
Erythrospermum boivinianum,
Erythrospermum candidum,
Erythrospermum capitatum,
Erythrospermum coffeaefolium,
Erythrospermum corymbosum,
Erythrospermum crassipes,