Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Marquand) H.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 26: 244 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625808
Common Names
- Crawfurdia dimidiata
- Dimidiate Crawfurdia
- Dimidiate Tree
Description
Crawfurdia dimidiata (also called Dimidiate Crawfurdia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has an erect stem with alternate, pinnate leaves and white flowers. It grows in open forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Crawfurdia dimidiata is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative plant in flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crawfurdia dimidiata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green with small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crawfurdia dimidiata is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Crawfurdia dimidiata
Crawfurdia dimidiata is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Crawfurdia dimidiata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crawfurdia dimidiata?
Crawfurdia dimidiata
What is the natural habitat of Crawfurdia dimidiata?
It is found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
What is the average height of Crawfurdia dimidiata?
It can grow up to 10 feet in height.
Species in the Crawfurdia genus
Crawfurdia angustata,
Crawfurdia bomareoides,
Crawfurdia campanulacea,
Crawfurdia championii,
Crawfurdia crawfurdioides,
Crawfurdia delavayi,
Crawfurdia dimidiata,
Crawfurdia gracilipes,
Crawfurdia lobatilimba,
Crawfurdia maculaticaulis,
Crawfurdia nyingchiensis,
Crawfurdia poilanei,
Crawfurdia pricei,
Crawfurdia puberula,
Crawfurdia semialata,
Crawfurdia sessiliflora,
Crawfurdia sinkuensis,
Crawfurdia speciosa,
Crawfurdia thibetica,
Crawfurdia tonkinensis,
Crawfurdia tsangshanensis,
Crawfurdia arunachalensis,
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus,
Anthocleista amplexicaulis,
Anthocleista djalonensis,
Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,