Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
squamosum
ID:
583960

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Farron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 35: 402 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583292

Common Names

  • Campylospermum squamosum
  • Scaly Campylospermum
  • Scaly Campylosperm

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Description

Campylospermum squamosum (also called Scaly Campylospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It grows in open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Campylospermum squamosum 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 squamosum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylospermum squamosum 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 squamosum

Campylospermum squamosum can be found in South Africa.

Campylospermum squamosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylospermum squamosum?

Campylospermum squamosum

What is the common name of Campylospermum squamosum?

Scaly Campylospermum

What is the family of Campylospermum squamosum?

Asteraceae

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' 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:605923-1: Based on the initial data import