Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
campaucola
ID:
1267080

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 345 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266418

Common Names

  • Campau's mezilaurus
  • Campau's false-cypress
  • Campau's podocarpus

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Description

Mezilaurus campaucola (also called 'Campaucola Mezilaurus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has large, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mezilaurus campaucola is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mezilaurus campaucola has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mezilaurus campaucola is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings and grown in full sun or partial shade. The plant prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Where to Find Mezilaurus campaucola

Mezilaurus campaucola is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Mezilaurus campaucola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mezilaurus campaucola?

Mezilaurus campaucola

What type of plant is Mezilaurus campaucola?

Herb

Where does Mezilaurus campaucola grow?

Mexico

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50222059: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.