Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
excavatum
ID:
583915

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tiegh.) Farron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 35: 396 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583247

Common Names

  • Excavatum Campylospermum
  • Excavatum Cup-Flower
  • Excavatum Suncup

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Synonyms

  • Ouratea excavata A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Exomicrum excavatum Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Campylospermum excavatum (also called excavated 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 leaves are deeply lobed and excavated. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Campylospermum excavatum is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campylospermum excavatum is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are short and thin, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylospermum excavatum 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 excavatum should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Campylospermum excavatum

Campylospermum excavatum is native to Mexico and Central America.

Campylospermum excavatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylospermum excavatum?

Campylospermum excavatum

What is the common name of Campylospermum excavatum?

Excavated Campylospermum

What is the natural habitat of Campylospermum excavatum?

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

Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' 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:605884-1: Based on the initial data import