Status:
valid
Authors:
C.V.Morton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 28: 349 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625945
Common Names
- Auriculatum Cremosperma
- Cremosperma Auriculatum
- Auriculatum Tree
Description
Cremosperma auriculatum (also called Auriculate Cremosperma, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a single stem with pinnate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cremosperma auriculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cremosperma auriculatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with five leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cremosperma auriculatum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.
Where to Find Cremosperma auriculatum
Cremosperma auriculatum is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Andes mountain range.
Cremosperma auriculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cremosperma auriculatum?
Cremosperma auriculatum
What is the common name of Cremosperma auriculatum?
Auriculatum
What type of plant is Cremosperma auriculatum?
Herb
Species in the Cremosperma genus
Cremosperma auriculatum,
Cremosperma castroanum,
Cremosperma congruens,
Cremosperma cotejense,
Cremosperma ecuadoranum,
Cremosperma filicifolium,
Cremosperma hirsutissimum,
Cremosperma humidum,
Cremosperma ignotum,
Cremosperma jucundum,
Cremosperma maculatum,
Cremosperma micropecten,
Cremosperma muscicola,
Cremosperma nobile,
Cremosperma occidentale,
Cremosperma parviflorum,
Cremosperma peruvianum,
Cremosperma pusillum,
Cremosperma reldioides,
Cremosperma serratum,
Cremosperma sylvaticum,
Cremosperma veraguanum,
Cremosperma anisophyllum,
Cremosperma verticillatum,
Cremosperma inversum,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,