Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Ohashi
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 49: 108 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035795
Common Names
- Campylotropis alopochroa
- Alopochrous Campylotropis
- Alopochrous Lichen
Description
Campylotropis alopochroa (also called alopochroa campylotropis, and many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to India. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are divided into three leaflets and its flowers are small and yellow. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Campylotropis alopochroa has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylotropis alopochroa has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campylotropis alopochroa is a small, evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Campylotropis alopochroa
Campylotropis alopochroa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Campylotropis genus
Campylotropis macrocarpa,
Campylotropis hirtella,
Campylotropis harmsii,
Campylotropis capillipes,
Campylotropis fulva,
Campylotropis delavayi,
Campylotropis diversifolia,
Campylotropis henryi,
Campylotropis trigonoclada,
Campylotropis brevifolia,
Campylotropis wenshaaica,
Campylotropis tenuiramea,
Campylotropis howellii,
Campylotropis bonii,
Campylotropis polyantha,
Campylotropis sargentiana,
Campylotropis argentea,
Campylotropis parviflora,
Campylotropis latifolia,
Campylotropis pinetorum,
Campylotropis sulcata,
Campylotropis wilsonii,
Campylotropis yunnanensis,
Campylotropis decora,
Campylotropis griffithii,
Campylotropis luhitensis,
Campylotropis macrostyla,
Campylotropis falconeri,
Campylotropis speciosa,
Campylotropis stenocarpa,
Campylotropis thomsonii,
Campylotropis alba,
Campylotropis alopochloa,
Campylotropis burmanica,
Campylotropis cytisoides,
Campylotropis grandifolia,
Campylotropis pauciflora,
Campylotropis teretiracemosa,
Campylotropis alopochroa,
Campylotropis albopubescens,
Campylotropis microphylla,
Campylotropis luquanensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family