Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Leeuwenb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Wageningen Agric. Univ. Pap. 97(2): 60 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267786
Common Names
- Petchia Cryptophlebia
- Cryptophlebia Star
- Cryptophlebia Sea Star
Synonyms
- Jasminonerium cryptophlebium Kuntze [unknown]
- Cabucala cryptophlebia (Baker) Pichon [unknown]
- Carissa cryptophlebia Baker [unknown]
Description
Petchia cryptophlebia (also called Cryptophlebia Petchia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Petchia cryptophlebia is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for livestock, and in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petchia cryptophlebia has yellow flowers with white centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petchia cryptophlebia is a perennial herb that is native to India. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Petchia cryptophlebia
Petchia cryptophlebia can be found in Mexico.
Petchia cryptophlebia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petchia cryptophlebia?
Petchia cryptophlebia
What are the uses of Petchia cryptophlebia?
Petchia cryptophlebia is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value.
What is the growth habit of Petchia cryptophlebia?
Petchia cryptophlebia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height.
Species in the Petchia genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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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,