Status:
valid
Authors:
C.V.Morton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 25: 287 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625949
Common Names
- Congruens Cremosperma
- Cremosperma Congruens
- Congruens Tree
Description
Cremosperma congruens (also called Congruent 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 congruens 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 congruens is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cremosperma congruens 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 congruens
Cremosperma congruens is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes mountain range.
Cremosperma congruens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cremosperma congruens?
Cremosperma congruens
What is the common name of Cremosperma congruens?
Congruens
What type of plant is Cremosperma congruens?
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,