Allomarkgrafia campanulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campanulata
ID:
944313
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Markgr.) J.F.Morales
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 49: 339 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943651
Common Names
- Allomarkgrafia campanulata
- Campanulata Allomarkgrafia
- Campanulata Allomarkgrafia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allomarkgrafia campanulata (also called Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Allomarkgrafia campanulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomach disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allomarkgrafia campanulata has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allomarkgrafia campanulata is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Allomarkgrafia campanulata
Allomarkgrafia campanulata can be found in Colombia.
Species in the Allomarkgrafia genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-6207: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
Juan Francisco Morales Quirós (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Morales' in the authors string.