Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
1051808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.7: 56 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051146

Common Names

  • Nutans Cratylia
  • Nutans Cratylia
  • Nutans Cratylia

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Description

Cratylia nutans (also called Nutans Cratylia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America, with a wide range of habitats from dry forests to wetter areas. It has a grey bark and its leaves are obovate with a pointed tip. The flowers are white and the fruits are drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Cratylia nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cratylia nutans are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cratylia nutans is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best propagated from seeds or cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining medium. It is best grown in full sun and in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Cratylia nutans

Cratylia nutans is native to Central and South America.

Species in the Fabaceae family