Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
congruens
ID:
626617

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

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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.

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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 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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