Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
626691

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) Eb.Fisch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 100: 443 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626023

Common Names

  • Crepidorhopalon gracilis
  • Gracilis Crepidorhopalon
  • Crepidorhopalon Lichen

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Description

Crepidorhopalon gracilis (also called Gracile 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 gracilis 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 gracilis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidorhopalon gracilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Crepidorhopalon gracilis

Crepidorhopalon gracilis can be found in tropical and subtropical Africa and Madagascar

Crepidorhopalon gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepidorhopalon gracilis?

Crepidorhopalon gracilis

What are the common names of Crepidorhopalon gracilis?

Graceful Crepidorhopalon

What is the growth habit of Crepidorhopalon gracilis?

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

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:947525-1: 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].