Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
alatum
ID:
626309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hepper

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 945 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625641

Common Names

  • Alatum Craterostigma
  • Alatum Plant
  • Alatum Bulb

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Description

Craterostigma alatum (also called Winged Craterostigma, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with fleshy, round leaves that are green to gray-green in color. It is native to Africa and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Craterostigma alatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Craterostigma alatum is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Craterostigma alatum is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rhizomes can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Craterostigma alatum

Craterostigma alatum can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Craterostigma alatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Craterostigma alatum?

Craterostigma alatum

What type of plant is Craterostigma alatum?

Succulent

What is the natural habitat of Craterostigma alatum?

Rocky areas in South Africa

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

Frank Nigel Hepper (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hepper' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:933046-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].