Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lanceolatum
ID:
626321

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Skan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(2): 331 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625653

Common Names

  • Craterostigma lanceolatum
  • Lanceolatum Craterostigma
  • Lanceolatum Crater

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Description

Craterostigma lanceolatum (also called Lanceolate Craterostigma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is an annual herb, up to 0.5 m tall, with small, white flowers. It is native to East Africa, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Craterostigma lanceolatum 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 lanceolatum 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 lanceolatum 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 lanceolatum

Craterostigma lanceolatum is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Craterostigma lanceolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Craterostigma lanceolatum?

Craterostigma lanceolatum

What is the common name of Craterostigma lanceolatum?

Lance-leaved Water-starwort

Where is Craterostigma lanceolatum native to?

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Sidney Alfred Skan (1870-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801730-1: 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].