Cambessedesia fasciculata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fasciculata
ID:
1042000
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) Fidanza & A.B.Martins
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041338
Common Names
- Cambessedesia fasciculata
- Fasciculata Cambessedesia
- Clustered Cambessedesia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cambessedesia fasciculata (also called Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is an erect, herbaceous shrub with purple-blue flowers. It is native to tropical America and is found in moist, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cambessedesia fasciculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cambessedesia fasciculata is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cambessedesia fasciculata is a shrub that is best propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Cambessedesia fasciculata
Cambessedesia fasciculata is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Cambessedesia genus
Cambessedesia pityrophylla, Cambessedesia cambessedesioides, Cambessedesia striatella, Cambessedesia angelana, Cambessedesia uncinata, Cambessedesia tiradentensis, Cambessedesia salviifolia, Cambessedesia bahiana, Cambessedesia fasciculata, Cambessedesia corymbosa, Cambessedesia glaziovii, Cambessedesia hilariana, Cambessedesia latevenosa, Cambessedesia membranacea, Cambessedesia purpurata, Cambessedesia regnelliana, Cambessedesia weddellii, Cambessedesia harleyi, Cambessedesia wurdackii, Cambessedesia gracilis, Cambessedesia atropurpurea, Cambessedesia semidecandra, Cambessedesia hermogenesii, Cambessedesia eichleri, Cambessedesia rupestris, Cambessedesia espora, Cambessedesia tenuis, Cambessedesia arenaria, Cambessedesia bidentata, Cambessedesia sincorensis,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100372378: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Angela Borges Martins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.B.Martins' in the authors string.
Karina Fidanza Rodrigues Bernardo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fidanza' in the authors string.