Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
flavum
ID:
583916

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schumach.) Farron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 35: 397 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583248

Common Names

  • Flavum Campylospermum
  • Flavum Cup-Flower
  • Flavum Suncup

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Synonyms

  • Ouratea ashantiensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ouratea flava Hutch. & Dalziel ex Stapf [unknown]
  • Ouratea talbotii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ouratea schlechteri Gilg [unknown]
  • Ouratea spinuloso-serrata Gilg [unknown]
  • Ouratea laurentii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ouratea pynaertii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ouratea newiensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ouratea monticola Gilg [unknown]
  • Monelasmum fuscum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum nanense Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum monticola Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum krebedjense Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum chevalieri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum acutum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum bolamense Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum souzae Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum thoirei Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum schlechteri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum pungens Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum spinuloso-serratum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Monelasmum viride Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Campylospermum monticola (Gilg) Cheek [unknown]
  • Gomphia flava Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]

Description

Campylospermum flavum (also called yellow 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 yellow in color. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Campylospermum flavum

Campylospermum flavum can be found in South Africa.

Campylospermum flavum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylospermum flavum?

Campylospermum flavum

What is the common name of Campylospermum flavum?

Yellow Campylospermum

What is the natural habitat of Campylospermum flavum?

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

Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher (1757-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schumach.' 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:605885-1: Based on the initial data import