Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
platysiphon
ID:
819297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lammers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 45(1): 28. 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818631

Common Names

  • Siphocampylus Platysiphon
  • Platysiphon
  • Siphocampylus

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Description

Siphocampylus platysiphon (also called Broad-leaved Siphocampylus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has elliptic leaves and produces fragrant, white flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Siphocampylus platysiphon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Siphocampylus platysiphon is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siphocampylus platysiphon is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Siphocampylus platysiphon

Siphocampylus platysiphon can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Siphocampylus platysiphon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siphocampylus platysiphon?

Siphocampylus platysiphon

What is the common name of Siphocampylus platysiphon?

Broad-siphon Siphocampylus

What is the natural habitat of Siphocampylus platysiphon?

Dry forests and scrublands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-356417: Based on the initial data import
Thomas G. Lammers (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lammers' in the authors string.