Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
perseifolium
ID:
583945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tiegh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 8, 16: 298 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583277

Common Names

  • Campylospermum perseifolium
  • Perseid-leaved Campylospermum
  • Perseid-leaved Campylosperm

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Description

Campylospermum perseifolium (also called perseid 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 perseid in shape. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Campylospermum perseifolium 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 perseifolium 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylospermum perseifolium 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 perseifolium

Campylospermum perseifolium can be found in South Africa.

Campylospermum perseifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylospermum perseifolium?

Campylospermum perseifolium

What is the common name of Campylospermum perseifolium?

Perseifolium Campylospermum

What is the natural habitat of Campylospermum perseifolium?

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