Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
laurifolia
ID:
794055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 2: 353 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793388

Common Names

  • Campomanesia laurifolia
  • Laurifolia Campomanesia
  • Campomanesia of Laurifolia

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Description

Campomanesia laurifolia (also called Laurel-Leaved Campomanesia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in sunny, dry areas, such as hillsides and mountain meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Campomanesia laurifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campomanesia laurifolia is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campomanesia laurifolia is a small tree, up to 5 m tall, native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Campomanesia laurifolia

Campomanesia laurifolia can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Campomanesia laurifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campomanesia laurifolia?

Campomanesia laurifolia

What is the family of Campomanesia laurifolia?

Myrtaceae

What is the common name of Campomanesia laurifolia?

Laurel-leaved campomanesia

Species in the Campomanesia genus

Campomanesia anemonea, Campomanesia macrobracteolata, Campomanesia adamantium, Campomanesia aprica, Campomanesia aromatica, Campomanesia aurea, Campomanesia dichotoma, Campomanesia espiritosantensis, Campomanesia eugenioides, Campomanesia fruticosa, Campomanesia grandiflora, Campomanesia guaviroba, Campomanesia guazumifolia, Campomanesia hirsuta, Campomanesia ilhoensis, Campomanesia laurifolia, Campomanesia lineatifolia, Campomanesia lundiana, Campomanesia mediterranea, Campomanesia neriiflora, Campomanesia pabstiana, Campomanesia phaea, Campomanesia prosthecesepala, Campomanesia pubescens, Campomanesia racemosa, Campomanesia reitziana, Campomanesia rhombea, Campomanesia rufa, Campomanesia schlechtendaliana, Campomanesia sessiliflora, Campomanesia simulans, Campomanesia speciosa, Campomanesia terminalis, Campomanesia thea, Campomanesia transalpina, Campomanesia velutina, Campomanesia xanthocarpa, Campomanesia blanchetiana, Campomanesia cucullata, Campomanesia costata, Campomanesia cavalcantina, Campomanesia guaviroba, Campomanesia sepalifolia, Campomanesia arenaria, Campomanesia dentata,

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-33196: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.