Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 46: 307 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625839
Common Names
- Cremastosperma cauliflorum
- Cremastosperma Cauliflorum
- Cremastosperma cauliflorum
Description
Crawfurdia thibetica (also called Tibetan Crawfurdia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small shrub or tree, typically growing up to 5 meters tall. It is native to China and Tibet, and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Crawfurdia thibetica 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 thibetica has white flowers with yellow anthers and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crawfurdia thibetica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Crawfurdia thibetica
Cremastosperma chococola can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Crawfurdia thibetica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crawfurdia thibetica?
Crawfurdia thibetica
What is the natural habitat of Crawfurdia thibetica?
Crawfurdia thibetica is native to Southeast Asia.
What are the common uses of Crawfurdia thibetica?
Crawfurdia thibetica is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and for its wood.
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,