Creochiton kinabaluense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kinabaluense
ID:
159971
Status:
valid
Authors:
Heine
Source:
ipni
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München Heft 6, 214 (1953).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159300
Common Names
- Kinabaluense Creochiton
- Kinabaluense
- Creochiton Kinabaluense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Creochiton kinabaluense (also called 'Kinabalu Creochiton', among many other common names) is a woody climber native to India and Sri Lanka. It has alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves with a pointed tip, and small white flowers with four petals. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often growing on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Creochiton kinabaluense has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Creochiton kinabaluense has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Creochiton kinabaluense is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sheltered spot until they are established.
Where to Find Creochiton kinabaluense
Creochiton kinabaluense is found in the Kinabalu National Park in Sabah, Malaysia.
Creochiton kinabaluense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Creochiton kinabaluense?
Creochiton kinabaluense
What is the natural habitat of Creochiton kinabaluense?
Montane forests in Costa Rica
What is the flowering season of Creochiton kinabaluense?
Flowers from April to May
Species in the Creochiton genus
Creochiton anomala, Creochiton bibracteata, Creochiton bracteata, Creochiton brevibracteata, Creochiton divitiflora, Creochiton furfuracea, Creochiton kinabaluense, Creochiton ledermannii, Creochiton monticola, Creochiton novoguineensis, Creochiton pudibunda, Creochiton schlechteri, Creochiton diptera, Creochiton rosea, Creochiton turbinatus,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Hermann Heino Heine (1923-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heine' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568115-1: Based on the initial data import