Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
1231462

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hassl.) L.P.Queiroz & R.Monteiro

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bol. Bot. Univ. São Paulo16: 108 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230800

Common Names

  • Intermediate Cratylia
  • Cratylia intermedia
  • Cratylia intermedia var. intermedia

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Description

Cratylia intermedia (also called Intermediate Cratylia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, leathery leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cratylia intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cratylia intermedia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have long, thin stems with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cratylia intermedia is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, acidic soils. It is best propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Cratylia intermedia

Cratylia intermedia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.
Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
Reinaldo Monteiro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Monteiro' in the authors string.