Status:
valid
Authors:
(Marchal) Lowry, G.M.Plunkett & D.A.Neill
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Novon 27(4): 256. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031754
Common Names
- Crepinella coriacea
- Leathery Crepinella
- Leathery's Crepinella
Description
Crepinella coriacea (also called Leathery Crepinella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves, with a length of 5-20 cm and a width of 1-2 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Crepinella coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepinella coriacea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepinella coriacea is a perennial herb with a creeping rootstock. It can be propagated by division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Crepinella coriacea
Crepinella coriacea can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Crepinella coriacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepinella coriacea?
Crepinella coriacea
What is the common name of Crepinella coriacea?
Coriacea Crepinella
What is the natural habitat of Crepinella coriacea?
High-altitude grasslands and shrublands
Species in the Crepinella genus
Crepinella auyantepuiensis,
Crepinella chimantensis,
Crepinella clavigera,
Crepinella clusietorum,
Crepinella dissidens,
Crepinella eximia,
Crepinella gracillima,
Crepinella hitchcockii,
Crepinella pauciradiata,
Crepinella umbellata,
Crepinella umbraculifera,
Crepinella coriacea,
Crepinella huachamacarii,
Crepinella longistyla,
Crepinella nigrescens,
Crepinella simplex,
Crepinella suaveolens,
Crepinella varisiana,
Crepinella acaropunctata,
Crepinella baculosa,
Crepinella montana,
Crepinella myrioneura,
Crepinella neblinae,
Crepinella psilophylla,
Crepinella weberbaueri,
Crepinella brachypoda,
Crepinella disparifolia,
Crepinella huberi,
Crepinella japurensis,
Crepinella pallens,
Crepinella spruceana,
Crepinella ulocephala,
Crepinella gracilis,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia,
Aralia apioides,
Aralia armata,
Aralia atropurpurea,
Aralia bicrenata,
Aralia bipinnata,
Aralia cachemirica,
Aralia caesia,
Aralia californica,
Aralia castanopsisicola,
Aralia chinensis,
Aralia continentalis,
Aralia cordata,
Aralia dasyphylla,
Aralia dasyphylloides,
Aralia debilis,
Aralia decaisneana,
Aralia delavayi,
Aralia echinocaulis,
Aralia elata,
Aralia excelsa,
Aralia fargesii,
Aralia ferox,
Aralia finlaysoniana,
Aralia foliolosa,
Aralia frodiniana,
Aralia gigantea,
Aralia gintungensis,
Aralia glabra,
Aralia glabrifoliolata,
Aralia henryi,
Aralia hispida,
Aralia humilis,
Aralia kansuensis,
Aralia kingdon-wardii,
Aralia leschenaultii,
Aralia malabarica,
Aralia melanocarpa,
Aralia merrillii,
Aralia mexicana,
Aralia montana,
Aralia nudicaulis,
Aralia parasitica,
Aralia plumosa,
Aralia racemosa,
Aralia regeliana,
Aralia rex,
Aralia scaberula,
Aralia scopulorum,
Aralia searelliana,