Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
crebrum
ID:
552963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kupicha

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 38: 642 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552295

Common Names

  • Aspidoglossum Crebrum
  • Dense Aspidoglossum
  • Crowded Aspidoglossum

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Description

Aspidoglossum crebrum (also called Dense Aspidoglossum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidoglossum crebrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspidoglossum crebrum has yellow flowers that are small and clustered. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidoglossum crebrum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Aspidoglossum crebrum

Aspidoglossum crebrum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, as well as in the Caribbean.

Aspidoglossum crebrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidoglossum crebrum?

Aspidoglossum crebrum

What is the family of Aspidoglossum crebrum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Aspidoglossum crebrum?

Dense Aspidoglossum

Species in the Aspidoglossum genus

Aspidoglossum angustissimum, Aspidoglossum araneiferum, Aspidoglossum biflorum, Aspidoglossum breve, Aspidoglossum carinatum, Aspidoglossum connatum, Aspidoglossum crebrum, Aspidoglossum delagoense, Aspidoglossum demissum, Aspidoglossum difficile, Aspidoglossum dissimile, Aspidoglossum elliotii, Aspidoglossum erubescens, Aspidoglossum eylesii, Aspidoglossum fasciculare, Aspidoglossum flanaganii, Aspidoglossum glabellum, Aspidoglossum glabrescens, Aspidoglossum glanduliferum, Aspidoglossum gracile, Aspidoglossum grandiflorum, Aspidoglossum heterophyllum, Aspidoglossum hirundo, Aspidoglossum interruptum, Aspidoglossum lamellatum, Aspidoglossum lanatum, Aspidoglossum masaicum, Aspidoglossum nyasae, Aspidoglossum ovalifolium, Aspidoglossum restioides, Aspidoglossum rhodesicum, Aspidoglossum uncinatum, Aspidoglossum validum, Aspidoglossum virgatum, Aspidoglossum woodii, Aspidoglossum xanthosphaerum, Aspidoglossum albocoronatum,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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