Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Mexic. : 2 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533454
Common Names
- Anaxagorea crassipetala
- Thick-Petalled Anaxagorea
- Thick-Petalled Ape Plant
Description
Anaxagorea crassipetala (also called Thick-petaled anaxagorea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has white or pink flowers with yellow anthers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Anaxagorea crassipetala is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Anaxagorea crassipetala flower is a small, white, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and white flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anaxagorea crassipetala is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Anaxagorea crassipetala
Anaxagorea crassipetala can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Anaxagorea crassipetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anaxagorea crassipetala?
Anaxagorea crassipetala
What are the common names of Anaxagorea crassipetala?
Thick-petaled Anaxagorea
What is the habitat of Anaxagorea crassipetala?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Anaxagorea genus
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,
Anaxagorea crassipetala,
Anaxagorea dolichocarpa,
Anaxagorea floribunda,
Anaxagorea gigantophylla,
Anaxagorea guatemalensis,
Anaxagorea inundata,
Anaxagorea javanica,
Anaxagorea luzonensis,
Anaxagorea macrantha,
Anaxagorea manausensis,
Anaxagorea pachypetala,
Anaxagorea panamensis,
Anaxagorea petiolata,
Anaxagorea phaeocarpa,
Anaxagorea prinoides,
Anaxagorea rheophytica,
Anaxagorea rufa,
Anaxagorea silvatica,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,