Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
falcata
ID:
629147

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

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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.

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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 Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2746546: Based on the initial data import
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.