Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
gillettii
ID:
629014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. & E.A.Bruce

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1941: 144 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628346

Common Names

  • Gillettii Cryptolepis
  • Gillettii Milkbush
  • Gillett's Milkbush

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Synonyms

  • Cryptolepis decidua gillettii (Hutch. & E.A.Bruce) Bullock [unknown]

Description

Cryptolepis gillettii (also called Gillett's Cryptolepis, among many other common names) is a small shrub that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is commonly found in evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests. The leaves are glossy and dark green, and the flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptolepis gillettii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cryptolepis gillettii are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptolepis gillettii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to tropical rainforests in Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, sheltered position.

Where to Find Cryptolepis gillettii

Cryptolepis gillettii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa. It can be found in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Cryptolepis gillettii FAQ

What is the common name of Cryptolepis gillettii?

Gillett's Beech

What is the natural habitat of Cryptolepis gillettii?

Rainforests of eastern Australia

What are the uses of Cryptolepis gillettii?

The wood is used for furniture and the bark is used for tanning leather

Species in the Cryptolepis genus

Cryptolepis africana, Cryptolepis angolensis, Cryptolepis apiculata, Cryptolepis arbuscula, Cryptolepis baumii, Cryptolepis brazzaei, Cryptolepis capensis, Cryptolepis cryptolepioides, Cryptolepis decidua, Cryptolepis delagoensis, Cryptolepis dubia, Cryptolepis eburnea, Cryptolepis gillettii, Cryptolepis gossweileri, Cryptolepis grandiflora, Cryptolepis hensii, Cryptolepis hypoglauca, Cryptolepis intricata, Cryptolepis javanica, Cryptolepis laurentii, Cryptolepis macrophylla, Cryptolepis microphylla, Cryptolepis migiurtina, Cryptolepis nugaalensis, Cryptolepis oblongifolia, Cryptolepis obtusa, Cryptolepis orbicularis, Cryptolepis pendulina, Cryptolepis producta, Cryptolepis ruspolii, Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, Cryptolepis sinensis, Cryptolepis sizenandi, Cryptolepis socotrana, Cryptolepis somaliensis, Cryptolepis stefaninii, Cryptolepis volubilis, Cryptolepis yemenensis, Cryptolepis ibayana, Cryptolepis calophylla, Cryptolepis nigrescens,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2746373: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Eileen Adelaide Bruce (1905-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Bruce' in the authors string.