Crypteronia glabriflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabriflora
ID:
933763
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.T.Pereira & K.M.Wong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 6: 50 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933101
Common Names
- Crypteronia glabriflora
- Crypteronia-Glabriflora
- Crypteronia Glabriflora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crypteronia glabriflora (also called Smooth-flowered Crypteronia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crypteronia glabriflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crypteronia glabriflora is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crypteronia glabriflora is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds.
Where to Find Crypteronia glabriflora
Crypteronia glabriflora is native to India and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Species in the Crypteronia genus
Species in the Crypteroniaceae family
References
Khoon Meng Wong (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Wong' in the authors string.
Joan T. Pereira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Pereira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:985711-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.