Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
campanulatum
ID:
1048554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 92: 126 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047892

Common Names

  • Bellflower Sphyrospermum
  • Campanulate Sphyrospermum
  • Sphyrospermum campanulatum

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Description

Sphyrospermum campanulatum (also called S. campanulatum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Ericaceae family. It is a shrub that is native to South America, specifically in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It typically grows in moist montane forests at elevations of 1,000-2,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Sphyrospermum campanulatum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphyrospermum campanulatum has small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphyrospermum campanulatum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Sphyrospermum campanulatum

Sphyrospermum campanulatum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Species in the Ericaceae family