Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
densiflorum
ID:
583905

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild. & T.Durand) Farron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 35: 394 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583237

Common Names

  • Densiflorum Campylospermum
  • Densiflorum Cup-Flower
  • Densiflorum Suncup

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Synonyms

  • Ouratea densiflora De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Ouratea coriacea De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Ouratea grandiflora A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum densiflorum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Campylospermum katangense Farron [unknown]
  • Exomicrum coriaceum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Exomicrum densiflorum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Exomicrum grandifolium Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Gomphia coriacea (Tiegh.) Lye [unknown]
  • Gomphia densiflora (De Wild. & T.Durand) Verdc. [unknown]
  • Exomicrum coriacea (De Wild. & T.Durand) Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Exomicrum schweinfurthii Engl. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum coriaceum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum densiflora Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum schweinfurthii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Ouratea densiflora Pilg. [unknown]

Description

Campylospermum densiflorum (also called dense-flowered wild potato, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has an erect stem, reaching up to 1 meter in height, with a few branches. The leaves are alternate, simple, and elliptic to ovate-lanceolate. The flowers are densely packed on the stem. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Campylospermum densiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campylospermum densiflorum is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylospermum densiflorum is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Campylospermum densiflorum should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Campylospermum densiflorum

Campylospermum densiflorum is native to Mexico and Central America.

Campylospermum densiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylospermum densiflorum?

Campylospermum densiflorum

What is the common name of Campylospermum densiflorum?

Dense-flowered Campylospermum

What is the natural habitat of Campylospermum densiflorum?

It is found in tropical rainforests, open woodlands, and savannas

Species in the Campylospermum genus

Campylospermum paucinervatum, Campylospermum striatum, Campylospermum amplectens, Campylospermum anceps, Campylospermum angulatum, Campylospermum bukobense, Campylospermum cabrae, Campylospermum calanthum, Campylospermum claessensii, Campylospermum congestum, Campylospermum deltoideum, Campylospermum densiflorum, Campylospermum dependens, Campylospermum descoingsii, Campylospermum duparquetianum, Campylospermum dybovskii, Campylospermum elongatum, Campylospermum engama, Campylospermum excavatum, Campylospermum flavum, Campylospermum glaberrimum, Campylospermum glaucum, Campylospermum klainei, Campylospermum laeve, Campylospermum laevigatum, Campylospermum laxiflorum, Campylospermum lecomtei, Campylospermum mannii, Campylospermum obtusifolium, Campylospermum oliveri, Campylospermum perseifolium, Campylospermum reticulatum, Campylospermum sacleuxii, Campylospermum scheffleri, Campylospermum schoenleinianum, Campylospermum serratum, Campylospermum squamosum, Campylospermum subcordatum, Campylospermum sulcatum, Campylospermum umbricola, Campylospermum vogelii, Campylospermum louisii, Campylospermum bracteatum, Campylospermum cupreum, Campylospermum duparquetianum, Campylospermum excavatum, Campylospermum glaucum, Campylospermum inflatum, Campylospermum klainei, Campylospermum koumouloundonense,

Species in the Ochnaceae family

References

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
Claude Farron (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farron' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:605875-1: Based on the initial data import