Status:
valid
Authors:
Gay
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 1: 341 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626090
Common Names
- Hooker's Crinodendron
- Crinodendron hookerianum
- Crinodendron hookerianum
Synonyms
- Tricuspidaria lanceolata Miq. [unknown]
- Tricuspidaria hookeriana R.O.Cunn. [unknown]
- Crinodendron eriocladum Gand. [unknown]
Description
Crinodendron hookerianum (also called 'Hooker's Crinodendron', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It has large, white flowers and is found in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Crinodendron hookerianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Crinodendron hookerianum is small and white in color. Seeds are small and black in color. Seedlings are small, with round, fleshy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crinodendron hookerianum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.
Where to Find Crinodendron hookerianum
Crinodendron hookerianum can be found in Chile and Argentina
Crinodendron hookerianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crinodendron hookerianum?
Crinodendron hookerianum
What is the common name of Crinodendron hookerianum?
Hookerianum
What is the family of Crinodendron hookerianum?
Elaeocarpaceae
Species in the Crinodendron genus
Species in the Elaeocarpaceae family
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Aceratium brassii,
Aceratium calomala,
Aceratium concinnum,
Aceratium dasyphyllum,
Aceratium doggrellii,
Aceratium ferrugineum,
Aceratium hypoleucum,
Aceratium ledermannii,
Aceratium megalospermum,
Aceratium muellerianum,
Aceratium oppositifolium,
Aceratium pachypetalum,
Aceratium parvifolium,
Aceratium pittosporoides,
Aceratium sericeum,
Aceratium sericoleopsis,
Aceratium sinuatum,
Aceratium sphaerocarpum,
Aceratium tomentosum,
Aristotelia australasica,
Aristotelia chilensis,
Aristotelia colensoi,
Aristotelia fruticosa,
Aristotelia peduncularis,
Aristotelia serrata,
Crinodendron brasiliense,
Crinodendron hookerianum,
Crinodendron patagua,
Crinodendron tucumanum,
Dubouzetia acuminata,
Dubouzetia australiensis,
Dubouzetia campanulata,
Dubouzetia caudiculata,
Dubouzetia confusa,
Dubouzetia dentata,
Dubouzetia elegans,
Dubouzetia galorei,
Dubouzetia guillauminii,
Dubouzetia kairoi,
Dubouzetia saxatilis,
Elaeocarpus glandulosus,
Elaeocarpus tremulus,
Elaeocarpus sedentarius,
Elaeocarpus acmocarpus,
Elaeocarpus acmosepalus,
Elaeocarpus acrantherus,
Elaeocarpus acronodia,
Elaeocarpus acuminatus,
Elaeocarpus adenopus,