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
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.
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 Mezilaurus genus
Mezilaurus duckei,
Mezilaurus ita-uba,
Mezilaurus lindaviana,
Mezilaurus micrantha,
Mezilaurus navalium,
Mezilaurus decurrens,
Mezilaurus caatingae,
Mezilaurus sprucei,
Mezilaurus pyriflora,
Mezilaurus introrsa,
Mezilaurus subcordata,
Mezilaurus synandra,
Mezilaurus crassiramea,
Mezilaurus opaca,
Mezilaurus palcazuensis,
Mezilaurus triunca,
Mezilaurus campaucola,
Mezilaurus manausensis,
Mezilaurus vanderwerffii,
Mezilaurus glabriantha,
Mezilaurus microphylla,
Mezilaurus revolutifolia,
Mezilaurus sessiliflora,
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,