Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(2): 189 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807943
Common Names
- Carvalhoa Campanulata
- Campanulata Carvalhoa
- Carvalhoa Bellflower
Description
Carvalhoa campanulata (also called Campanulate Carvalhoa, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Carvalhoa campanulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to create a windbreak. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carvalhoa campanulata has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carvalhoa campanulata is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care.
Where to Find Carvalhoa campanulata
Carvalhoa campanulata is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Carvalhoa campanulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carvalhoa campanulata?
Carvalhoa campanulata
What is the common name of Carvalhoa campanulata?
Bell-shaped Carvalhoa
What is the natural habitat of Carvalhoa campanulata?
It is native to Brazil and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Species in the Carvalhoa 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,