Crudia harmsiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.13: 372 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165320
Common Names
- Harms' Crudia
- Crudia harmsiana
- Harms' Elephant Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crudia harmsiana (also called Harm's Crudia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in the Amazon rainforest and other tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crudia harmsiana is a fast-growing tree that is often used as a shade tree or a windbreak. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Crudia harmsiana var. velutina J.LéonardCrudia harmsiana var. harmsiana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crudia harmsiana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with two leaves.
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Crudia harmsiana is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Crudia harmsiana
Crudia harmsiana can be found in Angola and Zambia.
Crudia harmsiana FAQ
What is the common name of Crudia harmsiana?
Harms's crudia
What is the natural habitat of Crudia harmsiana?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average height of Crudia harmsiana?
Up to 20m
Species in the Crudia genus
Crudia bibundina, Crudia gabonensis, Crudia harmsiana, Crudia klainei, Crudia laurentii, Crudia ledermannii, Crudia michelsonii, Crudia senegalensis, Crudia zenkeri, Crudia aequalis, Crudia amazonica, Crudia oblonga, Crudia tomentosa, Crudia aromatica, Crudia bracteata, Crudia glaberrima, Crudia spicata, Crudia acuminata, Crudia papuana, Crudia caudata, Crudia gracilis, Crudia balachandrae, Crudia zeylanica, Crudia bantamensis, Crudia blancoi, Crudia cauliflora, Crudia curtisii, Crudia orientalis, Crudia ornata, Crudia penduliflora, Crudia splendens, Crudia tenuipes, Crudia viridiflora, Crudia wrayi, Crudia letouzeyi, Crudia liberica, Crudia cynometroides, Crudia humboldtiana, Crudia abbreviata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Crudia harmsiana De Wild.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.