Status:
valid
Authors:
A.DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 398 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818798
Common Names
- Siphocampylus attenuatus
- Attenuatus Siphocampylus
- Siphocampylus Attenuatus
Description
Siphocampylus attenuatus (also called Slender Campanula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in moist forests and along streams. It is a perennial herb with white or pink flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Siphocampylus attenuatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating wounds and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Siphocampylus attenuatus is white to yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Siphocampylus attenuatus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Siphocampylus attenuatus
Siphocampylus attenuatus can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Siphocampylus attenuatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siphocampylus attenuatus?
Siphocampylus attenuatus
What type of plant is Siphocampylus attenuatus?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae.
Where is Siphocampylus attenuatus found?
It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Species in the Siphocampylus genus
Siphocampylus yumuriensis,
Siphocampylus platysiphon,
Siphocampylus asplundii,
Siphocampylus splendens,
Siphocampylus oscitans,
Siphocampylus yerbalensis,
Siphocampylus scandens,
Siphocampylus longior,
Siphocampylus plegmatocaulis,
Siphocampylus praevaricator,
Siphocampylus adhaerens,
Siphocampylus ambivalens,
Siphocampylus ayersiae,
Siphocampylus sanchezii,
Siphocampylus fallax,
Siphocampylus rictus,
Siphocampylus smilax,
Siphocampylus angustiflorus,
Siphocampylus amoenus,
Siphocampylus amalfiensis,
Siphocampylus albus,
Siphocampylus apricus,
Siphocampylus arachnes,
Siphocampylus funiculosus,
Siphocampylus furax,
Siphocampylus giganteus,
Siphocampylus glaber,
Siphocampylus glareosus,
Siphocampylus albiguttur,
Siphocampylus bogotensis,
Siphocampylus williamsii,
Siphocampylus biserratus,
Siphocampylus bilabiatus,
Siphocampylus bichromatus,
Siphocampylus betulifolius,
Siphocampylus antioquianus,
Siphocampylus benthamianus,
Siphocampylus baracoensis,
Siphocampylus avicularis,
Siphocampylus aurocinctus,
Siphocampylus aureus,
Siphocampylus attenuatus,
Siphocampylus argutus,
Siphocampylus argentinus,
Siphocampylus isochilus,
Siphocampylus jelskii,
Siphocampylus keissleri,
Siphocampylus krauseanus,
Siphocampylus affinis,
Siphocampylus goebelii,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,