Campylostachys helmei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helmei
ID:
1324596
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 29: 819 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337050
Common Names
- Campylostachys Helmei
- Helmei Campylostachys
- Helmei Campylostachys Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylostachys helmei (also called 'Helme's Campylostachys', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with a spreading habit, growing up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and is found in lowland forests, savannas, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Campylostachys helmei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Campylostachys helmei are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Campylostachys helmei is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Campylostachys helmei
Campylostachys helmei is native to South Africa and can be found in the dry savannas of the region.
Campylostachys helmei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylostachys helmei?
Campylostachys helmei
What type of plant is Campylostachys helmei?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae
Where is Campylostachys helmei found?
It is native to Angola
Species in the Campylostachys genus
Species in the Stilbaceae family
Anastrabe integerrima, Bowkeria citrina, Bowkeria cymosa, Bowkeria verticillata, Bowkeria verticillata, Campylostachys cernua, Campylostachys helmei, Charadrophila capensis, Euthystachys abbreviata, Halleria elliptica, Halleria lucida, Halleria parviflora, Halleria ovata, Halleria ligustrifolia, Kogelbergia phylicoides, Kogelbergia verticillata, Nuxia allorgeorum, Nuxia ambrensis, Nuxia pachyphylla, Nuxia capitata, Nuxia congesta, Nuxia coriacea, Nuxia floribunda, Nuxia glomerulata, Nuxia gracilis, Nuxia involucrata, Nuxia isaloensis, Nuxia oppositifolia, Nuxia pseudodentata, Nuxia sphaerocephala, Nuxia verticillata, Nuxia brachyphylla, Retzia capensis, Stilbe albiflora, Stilbe ericoides, Stilbe gymnopharyngia, Stilbe overbergensis, Stilbe rupestris, Stilbe serrulata, Stilbe vestita, Thesmophora scopulosa,
References
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132479-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].