Status:
valid
Authors:
Kar. & Kir.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 15: 161 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628479
Common Names
- Cryptospora falcata
- Falcata Cryptospora
- Cryptospora Falcata
Synonyms
- Cryptospora falcata bullosopilosa Kuntze [unknown]
- Cryptospora omissa Botsch. [unknown]
- Maximowasia falcata Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Cryptospora falcata (also called 'Falcate Cryptospora', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to tropical Africa. It has alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptospora falcata 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 flower of Cryptospora falcata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cryptospora falcata is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical Africa. It is a small plant that grows on trees and other plants in its natural habitat. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Cryptospora falcata
Cryptospora falcata is native to Madagascar. It is found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.
Cryptospora falcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptospora falcata?
Cryptospora falcata
What type of plant is Cryptospora falcata?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Cryptospora falcata native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Cryptospora genus
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Aethionema cordatum,
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Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
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Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
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Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,