Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.Beauv.) Farron
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 35: 397 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583249
Common Names
- Glaberrimum Campylospermum
- Glaberrimum Cup-Flower
- Glaberrimum Suncup
Synonyms
- Notocampylum chevalieri Tiegh. [unknown]
- Notocampylum nigricans Tiegh. [unknown]
- Ochna glaberrima Kuntze [unknown]
- Ouratea glaberrima Engl. [unknown]
- Ouratea kitsonii De Wild. [unknown]
- Ouratea insculpta Gilg [unknown]
- Monelasmum glaucum Tiegh. [unknown]
- Monelasmum glaberrimum Tiegh. [unknown]
- Exomicrum glaberrimum Tiegh. [unknown]
- Exomicrum insculptum Tiegh. [unknown]
- Gomphia glaberrima P.Beauv. [unknown]
- Notocampylum decrescens Tiegh. [unknown]
- Ouratea decrescens A.Chev. [unknown]
Description
Campylospermum glaberrimum (also called smooth 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 glabrous and smooth. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Campylospermum glaberrimum 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 glaberrimum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campylospermum glaberrimum 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 glaberrimum should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Campylospermum glaberrimum
Campylospermum glaberrimum can be found in South Africa.
Campylospermum glaberrimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylospermum glaberrimum?
Campylospermum glaberrimum
What is the common name of Campylospermum glaberrimum?
Smooth Campylospermum
What is the natural habitat of Campylospermum glaberrimum?
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