Status:
valid
Authors:
Bojer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 323 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926709
Common Names
- Craspidospermum verticillatum
- Whorled Craspidospermum
- Whorled Orchid
Description
Craspidospermum verticillatum (also called Whorled Craspidospermum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and up to 15 cm long. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruits are small and black.
Uses & Benefits
Craspidospermum verticillatum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Craspidospermum verticillatum is small, white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Craspidospermum verticillatum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Craspidospermum verticillatum
Craspidospermum verticillatum is native to Central America and the Caribbean.
Species in the Craspidospermum genus
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,