Status:
valid
Authors:
Botsch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 22: 147 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628487
Common Names
- Cryptospora trichocarpa
- Trichocarpa Cryptospora
- Cryptospora Trichocarpa
Description
Cryptospora trichocarpa (also called Trichocarpa 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 trichocarpa 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 trichocarpa 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 trichocarpa 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 trichocarpa
Cryptospora trichocarpa is native to Madagascar. It is found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.
Cryptospora trichocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptospora trichocarpa?
Cryptospora trichocarpa
What type of plant is Cryptospora trichocarpa?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Cryptospora trichocarpa native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Cryptospora genus
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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,