Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
involucratus
ID:
626697

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Philcox) Eb.Fisch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 81: 197 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626029

Common Names

  • Crepidorhopalon involucratus
  • Involucratus Crepidorhopalon
  • Crepidorhopalon Bush

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Description

Crepidorhopalon involucratus (also called Involucratus 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 involucratus is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic and for treating fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepidorhopalon involucratus 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 involucratus 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 involucratus

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

Crepidorhopalon involucratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepidorhopalon involucratus?

Crepidorhopalon involucratus

What is the common name of Crepidorhopalon involucratus?

Involucratus

What type of plant is Crepidorhopalon involucratus?

Herb

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.
David Philcox (1926-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philcox' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:947533-1: 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].