Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) Eb.Fisch. ex Govaerts
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 3(1): 20 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626016
Common Names
- Crepidorhopalon affinis
- Affinis Crepidorhopalon
- Crepidorhopalon Shrub
Description
Crepidorhopalon affinis (also called Affinis Crepidorhopalon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has elliptic-oblong leaves, yellow flowers, and small, round fruits. It grows in wet forests, along rivers, and in other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crepidorhopalon affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepidorhopalon affinis is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepidorhopalon affinis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a warm, moist environment until rooted.
Where to Find Crepidorhopalon affinis
Crepidorhopalon affinis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in coastal areas.
Crepidorhopalon affinis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepidorhopalon affinis?
Crepidorhopalon affinis
What are the common names of Crepidorhopalon affinis?
Affinis Crepidorhopalon
What is the growth habit of Crepidorhopalon affinis?
It is an evergreen, perennial shrub with a height of up to 3 m (10 ft).
Species in the Crepidorhopalon genus
Crepidorhopalon affinis,
Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,
Crepidorhopalon bifolius,
Crepidorhopalon chironioides,
Crepidorhopalon debilis,
Crepidorhopalon goetzei,
Crepidorhopalon gracilis,
Crepidorhopalon hartlii,
Crepidorhopalon hepperi,
Crepidorhopalon involucratus,
Crepidorhopalon latibracteatus,
Crepidorhopalon laxiflorus,
Crepidorhopalon malaissei,
Crepidorhopalon manganicola,
Crepidorhopalon membranocalycinus,
Crepidorhopalon microcarpaeoides,
Crepidorhopalon parviflorus,
Crepidorhopalon perennis,
Crepidorhopalon robynsii,
Crepidorhopalon rupestris,
Crepidorhopalon scaettae,
Crepidorhopalon schweinfurthii,
Crepidorhopalon spicatus,
Crepidorhopalon symoensii,
Crepidorhopalon tenuifolius,
Crepidorhopalon tenuis,
Crepidorhopalon uvens,
Crepidorhopalon welwitschii,
Crepidorhopalon whytei,
Crepidorhopalon mutinondoensis,
Crepidorhopalon flavus,
Crepidorhopalon namuliensis,
Crepidorhopalon kwaleensis,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1009986-1: 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].