Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
auriculatum
ID:
626613

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

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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.

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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 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,

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