Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
striatum
ID:
509319

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tiegh.) M.C.E.Amaral

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 12: 362 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508651

Common Names

  • Campylospermum striatum
  • Striated Campylospermum
  • Campilospermo de Estriado

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Synonyms

  • Campylocercum striatum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Gomphia striata (v.Tiegh.) C.F.Wei [unknown]

Description

Campylospermum striatum (also called Striped Campylospermum, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils, especially in open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Campylospermum striatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campylospermum striatum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylospermum striatum is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Once established, it can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Campylospermum striatum

Campylospermum striatum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and desert scrub.

Campylospermum striatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylospermum striatum?

Campylospermum striatum

What is the natural habitat of Campylospermum striatum?

It is native to South America.

What is the flower color of Campylospermum striatum?

The flowers are yellow in color.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606537: Based on the initial data import
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.
Maria do Carmo Estanislau do Amaral (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.E.Amaral' in the authors string.