Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
sizenandi
ID:
629058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 11: 86 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628390

Common Names

  • Sizenandi Cryptolepis
  • Sizenandi Root
  • Cryptolepis Sizenandi

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Description

Cryptolepis sizenandi (also called Sizenandi's Cryptolepis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in dry, open woodlands and scrublands. It has a single stem with a few branches and small, ovate leaves. The flowers are white, pink, or purple and the fruits are small, round, and black.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptolepis sizenandi is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and stomachaches. It is also used to make dyes and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptolepis sizenandi is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are long and thin with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptolepis sizenandi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during dry spells. It is best to plant it in the spring or early summer and it can be propagated by cuttings in the late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Cryptolepis sizenandi

Cryptolepis sizenandi is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.

Cryptolepis sizenandi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptolepis sizenandi?

Cryptolepis sizenandi

What type of plant is Cryptolepis sizenandi?

Cryptolepis sizenandi is a shrub

What are the uses of Cryptolepis sizenandi?

Cryptolepis sizenandi is used for medicinal purposes

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,

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