Campylospermum scheffleri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scheffleri
ID:
583956
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl. & Gilg) Farron
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 35: 401 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583288
Common Names
- Campylospermum scheffleri
- Scheffler's Campylospermum
- Scheffler's Campylosperm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylospermum scheffleri (also called Scheffler's campylospermum, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Mexico. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Campylospermum scheffleri 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 scheffleri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of this plant is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Campylospermum scheffleri is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Campylospermum scheffleri
Campylospermum scheffleri can be found in South Africa.
Campylospermum scheffleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylospermum scheffleri?
Campylospermum scheffleri
What type of plant is Campylospermum scheffleri?
It is a shrub
Where is Campylospermum scheffleri found?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' 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:605920-1: Based on the initial data import