Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
wurdackiana
ID:
1239837

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

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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.

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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 Fabaceae family