Status:
valid
Authors:
(Prain) Schindl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.11: 424 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204613
Common Names
- Campylotropis falconeri
- Falconeri Campylotropis
- Falconeri Velvetpod
Synonyms
- Campylotropis drummondii Schindl. [valid]
- Campylotropis meeboldii (Schindl.) Schindl. [valid]
- Lespedeza dubia Schindl. [valid]
- Lespedeza meeboldii Schindl. [valid]
- Lespedeza eriocarpa falconeri Prain [valid]
- Campylotropis eriocarpa falconeri (Prain) N.C.Nair [valid]
- Lespedeza falconeri (Prain) Prain [valid]
Description
Campylotropis falconeri (also called Falconer's campylotropis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Asia. It has oblong leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Campylotropis falconeri is used as a fodder for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylotropis falconeri has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campylotropis falconeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the plants should be watered regularly. The plants should be fertilized every few weeks and pruned back in the fall to encourage new growth. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall to propagate more plants.
Where to Find Campylotropis falconeri
Campylotropis falconeri is native to India and can be found in moist deciduous forests in the Eastern Himalayas region.
Campylotropis falconeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylotropis falconeri?
Campylotropis falconeri
What is the common name of Campylotropis falconeri?
Falconer's Campylotropis
What is the natural habitat of Campylotropis falconeri?
Dry deciduous forests and scrublands
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