Status:
valid
Authors:
Hammel
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Novon 7(2): 153. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626437
Common Names
- Crossopetalum enervium
- Enervium Crossopetalum
- Crossopetalum
Description
Crossopetalum enervium (also called enervate crossopetalum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crossopetalum enervium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crossopetalum enervium has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crossopetalum enervium can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a potting mix with a high organic content. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Crossopetalum enervium
Crossopetalum enervium can be found in Central America, from Nicaragua to Panama.
Crossopetalum enervium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crossopetalum enervium?
Crossopetalum enervium
What is the common name of Crossopetalum enervium?
Weak Crossopetalum
Where is Crossopetalum enervium found?
Central America
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,