Cambessedesia rupestris - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
1254516
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.B.Martins
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48(2): 385, fig. 1 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253854
Common Names
- Cambessedesia rupestris
- Rupestris Cambessedesia
- Rocky Cambessedesia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cambessedesia rupestris (also called False Pimpernel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, marshes, and wet meadows. It has a slender stem and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cambessedesia rupestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cambessedesia rupestris has small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cambessedesia rupestris is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Cambessedesia rupestris
Cambessedesia rupestris can be found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, in the states of Bahia and Espírito Santo.
Cambessedesia rupestris FAQ
What is the common name of Cambessedesia rupestris?
Rock Rose
What is the habitat of Cambessedesia rupestris?
It is found in rocky areas and cliffs
What is the flowering period of Cambessedesia rupestris?
It flowers from May to August
Species in the Cambessedesia genus
Cambessedesia pityrophylla, Cambessedesia cambessedesioides, Cambessedesia striatella, Cambessedesia angelana, Cambessedesia uncinata, Cambessedesia tiradentensis, Cambessedesia salviifolia, Cambessedesia bahiana, Cambessedesia fasciculata, Cambessedesia corymbosa, Cambessedesia glaziovii, Cambessedesia hilariana, Cambessedesia latevenosa, Cambessedesia membranacea, Cambessedesia purpurata, Cambessedesia regnelliana, Cambessedesia weddellii, Cambessedesia harleyi, Cambessedesia wurdackii, Cambessedesia gracilis, Cambessedesia atropurpurea, Cambessedesia semidecandra, Cambessedesia hermogenesii, Cambessedesia eichleri, Cambessedesia rupestris, Cambessedesia espora, Cambessedesia tenuis, Cambessedesia arenaria, Cambessedesia bidentata, Cambessedesia sincorensis,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50172858: Based on the initial data import
Angela Borges Martins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.B.Martins' in the authors string.