Status:
valid
Authors:
Breteler & Buerki
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 856 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347701
Common Names
- Crossopetalum bokdamii
- Bokdam's Crossopetalum
- Crossopetalum bokdamii
Description
Crossopetalum bokdamii (also called 'Bokdam's Crossopetalum', among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Africa. It is a small, woody shrub with up to five leaves and a maximum height of about 2 m. It has green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats in Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Crossopetalum bokdamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crossopetalum bokdamii has small, yellow flowers with a white center and a yellowish-green ovary. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crossopetalum bokdamii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.
Where to Find Crossopetalum bokdamii
Crossopetalum bokdamii is native to South America and can be found in moist, forested areas.
Crossopetalum bokdamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crossopetalum bokdamii?
Crossopetalum bokdamii
What is the common name of Crossopetalum bokdamii?
Bokdamii
What is the natural habitat of Crossopetalum bokdamii?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Crossopetalum genus
Crossopetalum aquifolium,
Crossopetalum bredemeyeri,
Crossopetalum coriaceum,
Crossopetalum cristalense,
Crossopetalum decussatum,
Crossopetalum densiflorum,
Crossopetalum ekmanii,
Crossopetalum enervium,
Crossopetalum filipes,
Crossopetalum gaumeri,
Crossopetalum glabrum,
Crossopetalum gomezii,
Crossopetalum ilicifolium,
Crossopetalum lanceifolium,
Crossopetalum lobatum,
Crossopetalum macrocarpum,
Crossopetalum managuatillo,
Crossopetalum microphyllum,
Crossopetalum minimiflorum,
Crossopetalum orientale,
Crossopetalum oxyphyllum,
Crossopetalum panamense,
Crossopetalum parviflorum,
Crossopetalum pungens,
Crossopetalum rhacoma,
Crossopetalum riparium,
Crossopetalum rostratum,
Crossopetalum scoparium,
Crossopetalum shaferi,
Crossopetalum standleyi,
Crossopetalum subsessile,
Crossopetalum ternifolium,
Crossopetalum theodes,
Crossopetalum uragoga,
Crossopetalum bokdamii,
Crossopetalum mossambicense,
Crossopetalum serrulatum,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,
References
Sven Buerki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buerki' in the authors string.