Cremosperma castroanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castroanum
ID:
626614
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.V.Morton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 25: 289 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625946
Common Names
- Castroanum Cremosperma
- Cremosperma Castroanum
- Castroanum Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cremosperma castroanum (also called Castroan 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 castroanum 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 castroanum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cremosperma castroanum 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 castroanum
Cremosperma castroanum is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes mountain range.
Cremosperma castroanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cremosperma castroanum?
Cremosperma castroanum
What is the common name of Cremosperma castroanum?
Castroanum
What type of plant is Cremosperma castroanum?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2742614: Based on the initial data import
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.