Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
inconspicua
ID:
629152

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Komarov) O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66: 97 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628484

Common Names

  • Cryptospora inconspicua
  • Inconspicua Cryptospora
  • Cryptospora Inconspicua

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Synonyms

  • Trichochiton inconspicuum Kom. [unknown]
  • Trichochiton inconspicuum umbrosum Kom. [valid]

Description

Cryptospora inconspicua (also called Cryptospora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is found in Madagascar and is a small shrub with white flowers. It grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptospora inconspicua 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 inconspicua 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 inconspicua 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 inconspicua

Cryptospora inconspicua is native to Madagascar. It is found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.

Cryptospora inconspicua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptospora inconspicua?

Cryptospora inconspicua

What type of plant is Cryptospora inconspicua?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Cryptospora inconspicua 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-2746550: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.