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
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.
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,