Campsiandra emonensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emonensis
ID:
1236303
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stergios
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon6: 443 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235641
Common Names
- Campsiandra Emonensis
- Campsiandra Ferruginea
- Campsiandra Gomez-Alvareziana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campsiandra emonensis (also called Emon's Camsiandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It prefers moist soils and is found in wet, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Campsiandra emonensis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Campsiandra emonensis flower is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Campsiandra emonensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Campsiandra emonensis
Campsiandra emonensis is native to tropical forests in Central and South America.
Campsiandra emonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campsiandra emonensis?
Campsiandra emonensis
What is the natural habitat of Campsiandra emonensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What is the conservation status of Campsiandra emonensis?
Vulnerable
Species in the Campsiandra genus
Campsiandra laurifolia, Campsiandra angustifolia, Campsiandra comosa, Campsiandra macrocarpa, Campsiandra aymardii, Campsiandra casiquiarensis, Campsiandra chigo-montero, Campsiandra curaara, Campsiandra emonensis, Campsiandra ferruginea, Campsiandra gomez-alvareziana, Campsiandra guayanensis, Campsiandra implexicaulis, Campsiandra nutans, Campsiandra pasibensis, Campsiandra steyermarkiana, Campsiandra taphornii, Campsiandra velutina, Campsiandra wurdackiana, Campsiandra cowaniana, Campsiandra robclarkiana, Campsiandra felipeana,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Basil Stergios: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stergios' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Campsiandra emonensis Stergios: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.