Ochnaceae
Campylospermum

Campylospermum laxiflorum (De Wild. & T.Durand) Tiegh.

First published in J. Bot. (Morot) 16: 197 (1902)
This species is accepted
The native range of this species is W. Tropical Africa to N. Angola. It is a tree and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

Distribution

Native to:

Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone

Synonyms

Homotypic Synonyms

Heterotypic Synonyms

Classification

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Publications

POWO follows these authorities in accepting this name:

  • Bamps, P. & Farron, C. (1967). Flore du Congo du Rwanda et du Burundi, Ochnaceae: 1-66. Jardin Botanique National de Belgique, Bruxelles.
  • Bissiengou, P. (2014). Systematics, evolution and historical biogeography of the family Ochnaceae with emphasis on the genus Campylospermum: 1-357. PhD thesis, Wageningen University.
  • Sosef, M.S.M. & al. (eds.) (2016). Flore du Gabon 48: 1-158. Muséum National D'Histoire Naturelle, Paris; Margraf Publishers, Weikersheim; Meise Botanic Garden.

An alternative taxonomy had been proposed by the following authorities:

  • Govaerts, R. (1999). World Checklist of Seed Plants 3(1, 2a & 2b): 1-1532. MIM, Deurne. [Cited as Ouratea laxiflora.]

Kew Backbone Distributions

  • Bissiengou, P. (2014). Systematics, evolution and historical biogeography of the family Ochnaceae with emphasis on the genus Campylospermum: 1-357. PhD thesis, Wageningen University.
  • Hutchinson, J., Dalziel, J.M. & Keay, R.W.J. (1954-1958). Flora of West Tropical Africa, ed. 2, 1: 1-828.
  • Lejoy, J., Ndjele, M.-B. & Geerinck, D. (2010). Catalogue-flore des plantes vasculaires des districts de Kisangani et de la Tshopo (RD Congo). Taxonomania 30: 1-307.
  • Sita, P. & Moutsambote, J.-M. (2005). Catalogue des plantes vasculaires du Congo, ed. sept. 2005: 1-158. ORSTOM, Centre de Brazzaville.
  • Sosef, M.S.M. & al. (eds.) (2016). Flore du Gabon 48: 1-158. Muséum National D'Histoire Naturelle, Paris; Margraf Publishers, Weikersheim; Meise Botanic Garden.

Other Data

Other Kew resources that provide information on this taxon:

Date Reference Identified As Barcode Type Status Has image?
May 5, 2023 Thomas, D.W. [10468] Cameroon K001518132 Yes
May 5, 2023 Kwangue, A.T. [86] Cameroon K000673518 Yes
Aug 16, 2022 Schoenenberger, J.; Teearu, T.; Kennedy; Frederick [179] Cameroon K001310747 Yes
Aug 16, 2022 Schoenenberger, J.; Teearu, T.; Kennedy; Frederick [153] Cameroon K001310746 Yes
Aug 16, 2022 Wheatley, J.I. [810] Cameroon K001310745 Yes
Aug 16, 2022 Cable, S.; Hurst, L.; Kennedy; Koopman, S.; Frazer, S.; Mohala, V.; Biese, C.; Hermans, M. [1909] Cameroon K001310744 Yes
Aug 15, 2022 Tchiengue, B.; Horwath, A.; Oben, B.; Ekwoge Enang; Prenner, G. [2473] Cameroon K001310665 Yes
Aug 15, 2022 Xanthos, M.; van der Burgt, X.M.; Ngansop, E.; Tchiengue, B. [285] Cameroon K001310664 Yes
Aug 15, 2022 Lockwood, H. [94] Cameroon K001310666 Yes
Oct 1, 2003 Pouakouyou, D.; Etuge, M. [59] Cameroon K000673535 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Cheek, M. [7779] Cameroon K000008757 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Etuge, M. [2700] Cameroon K000008762 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Cheek, M. [10156] Cameroon K000008758 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Cheek, M. [9186] Cameroon K000008750 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Cheek, M. [10369] Cameroon K000008751 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Cable, S. [2482] Cameroon K000008760 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Onana, J.-M. [582] Cameroon K000008764 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Cable, S. [735] Cameroon K000008752 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Cheek, M. [7223] Cameroon K000008766 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Cheek, M. [9594] Cameroon K000008756 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Cable, S. [3890] Cameroon K000008761 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Cheek, M. [10272] Cameroon K000008755 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Ryan, P. [284] Cameroon K000008765 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Leeuwenberg, A.J.M. [9548] Cameroon K000094273 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Lane, P. [461] Cameroon K000008767 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Etuge, M. [2022] Cameroon K000008763 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Kenfack, D. [277] Cameroon K000008759 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Cheek, M. [8876] Cameroon K000008753 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Cheek, M. [8876] Cameroon K000008453 Yes
Aug 1, 2003 Cheek, M. [9697] Cameroon K000008754 Yes
Jan 1, 1964 Ejiofor, M.C. [FHI 29339] Cameroon K000094253 Yes
Jan 1, 1964 Zenker, G.A. [1077b] Cameroon K000431242 Unknown Type Material Yes
Jan 1, 1964 Olorunfemi, J. [FHI 30676] Cameroon K000094227 Yes
Jan 1, 1964 Olorunfemi, J. [FHI 30676] Cameroon K000094226 Yes
Jan 1, 1952 Rudatis, H. [8] Cameroon K000094228 Yes
Louis, J.L.P. [10868] Congo, Democratic Republic of the K002249512 Yes
Louis, J. [2238] Congo, Democratic Republic of the K002249511 Yes
de Witte [9729] Congo, Democratic Republic of the K002249506 Yes
Gutzwiller, R. [3659] Congo, Democratic Republic of the K002249503 Yes
Baldwin, J.T. [9584] Liberia K002248969 Yes
Bourobuo Bourobou, H.P. [631] Gabon K002249501 Yes
Vigne Esq, C. [1456] Ghana K002248967 Yes
Leonard, A. [3775] Congo, Democratic Republic of the K002249505 Yes
Letouzey, R. [10141] Cameroon K002249491 Yes
Enti; Hall [GC36217] Ghana K002248968 Yes
Zenker; Staudt [768] Cameroon K000431248 Type Yes
Osborne, J.; Enang Abwe, A.; Beheng, L. [234] Cameroon K002249492 Yes
Mpandzou, L. [361] Congo, Republic of the K001187789 Yes
Kami, T.; M'Boungou, R.; Koubomba, G.; Gosline, G. [1179] Congo, Republic of the K001187785 Yes
Kami, T.; Koubomba, G.; M'Boungou, R.; Beaghen, J.; Gosline, G.; Mabika, C.; Mbani, G. [740] Congo, Republic of the K001187787 Yes
M'Boungou, R.; Mavopa, U.; Yala, G. [868] Congo, Republic of the K001187784 Yes
Tadjouteu, F.; Zapfack; Geraldo; Simo [459] Cameroon K001518429 Yes
Mpandzou, A.L.; Mpandzou, A.; Cheek, M.; Kami, E.; Mangoundou, R.; Nkondi; Nkouka; Ngoubi, J.; Symplice Moukondo Bienvenu; Okia Mvouli Charly [473] Congo, Republic of the K001187792 Yes
Koubemba, G.; M'Boungou, R.; Kami, T.; Koubemba, G.; Gosline, G. [219] Congo, Republic of the K001187786 Yes
Cheek, M.; Couch, C.; Molmou, D.; Monoudouba; Traore [18109] Guinea K001187854 Yes
Molmou, D.; Konomou, G.; Traore, M. [1488] Guinea K001187852 No
Molmou, D. [687] Guinea K000874017 No
Ghogue; Galla, J.; Tranovski, T.; Victor, N.; Vicotr, N. [1424] Cameroon K001518583 Yes
Ghogue; Lumba, N.; Nana Victor; Nkalle Victor; Charlemagne, N. [1469] Cameroon K001518574 Yes
Soyaux [133] Gabon K002249498 Yes
Dubois, L. [295] Congo, Democratic Republic of the K002249507 Yes
Bates, G.L. [506] Gabon K002249499 Yes
Gillardin, J. [528] Congo, Democratic Republic of the K002249509 Yes
Darbyshire, I.; Goyder, D.J.; Godinho, E.; Kodo, F. [758B] Angola K000823985 Yes
Troupin, G. [3153] Congo, Democratic Republic of the K002249508 Yes
Issembe, Y. [249] Gabon K002249502 Yes
Luke, W.R.Q.; Luke, P.A.; Bohome, P.; Johansen, J.; Lehman, T. [11956] Equatorial Guinea K002249493 Yes
Soyaux, H. [133] Gabon K002249497 Yes
de Wilde, J.J.F.E.; Arends, J.C.; de Bruijn, J. [8976] Gabon K002249496 Yes
de Wilde, J.J.F.E.; de Wilde-Bakhuizen, R.W. [11131] Gabon K002249494 Yes
Christiaensen, A.R. [1767] Congo, Democratic Republic of the K002249504 Yes
Louis, J. [2238] Congo, Democratic Republic of the K002249510 Yes
[AP Thomson] [37] Gabon K002249500 Yes
Breteler, F.J.; van Raalte, R.A. [5532] Gabon K002249495 Yes
Brenan, J.P.M. [9094] Nigeria Ouratea leroyana K:SPC-08922.000 No

Sources

  • Angiosperm Extinction Risk Predictions v1

    • Angiosperm Threat Predictions
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  • Herbarium Catalogue Specimens

    • 'The Herbarium Catalogue, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Published on the Internet http://www.kew.org/herbcat [accessed on Day Month Year]'. Please enter the date on which you consulted the system.
    • Digital Image © Board of Trustees, RBG Kew http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

  • Kew Backbone Distributions

    • The International Plant Names Index and World Checklist of Vascular Plants 2025. Published on the Internet at http://www.ipni.org and https://powo.science.kew.org/
    • © Copyright 2023 World Checklist of Vascular Plants. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

  • Kew Names and Taxonomic Backbone

    • The International Plant Names Index and World Checklist of Vascular Plants 2025. Published on the Internet at http://www.ipni.org and https://powo.science.kew.org/
    • © Copyright 2023 International Plant Names Index and World Checklist of Vascular Plants. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0