Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cytisoides
ID:
584007

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jungh.) Miq.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind.1(1): 229 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583339

Common Names

  • Campylotropis cytisoides
  • Cytisoides Campylotropis
  • Cytisoides Winged-seed

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Synonyms

  • Lespedeza junghuhniana Bakh.f. [valid]
  • Phlebosporum cytisoides Jungh. [valid]
  • Lespedeza cytisoides (Jungh.) Benth. [illegitimate]

Description

Campylotropis cytisoides (also called Cytisoid Campylotropis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is found in lowland and montane rainforest, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Campylotropis cytisoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campylotropis cytisoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of this plant is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylotropis cytisoides can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season, and fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Campylotropis cytisoides

Campylotropis cytisoides is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.

Campylotropis cytisoides FAQ

What type of plant is Campylotropis cytisoides?

Campylotropis cytisoides is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family.

Where is Campylotropis cytisoides native to?

Campylotropis cytisoides is native to India.

What is the lifespan of Campylotropis cytisoides?

The lifespan of Campylotropis cytisoides is unknown.

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

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn (1809-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jungh.' in the authors string.