Status:
valid
Authors:
Stergios
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
BioLlania, Ed. Espec.6: 528 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239175
Common Names
- Wurdackiana Campsiandra
- Campsiandra
- Wurdackiana
Description
Campsiandra wurdackiana (also called Wurdack's Campsiandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m tall. It is native to Brazil, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Campsiandra wurdackiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Campsiandra wurdackiana are yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings have a single, round, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campsiandra wurdackiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Campsiandra wurdackiana
Campsiandra wurdackiana is native to the tropical forests of South America.
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.