Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crenatus
ID:
506615

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Corner

Source:
ksu

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 19: 226 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505947

Common Names

  • Crenate false mastic
  • Crenate mastic
  • Streblus crenatus

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Synonyms

  • Taxotrophis crenata Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Streblus crenatus (also called Crenate Streblus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is a perennial herb with an erect stem and a woody base. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Streblus crenatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Streblus crenatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streblus crenatus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot. These sections should then be replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Streblus crenatus

Streblus crenatus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Streblus crenatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streblus crenatus?

Streblus crenatus

What is the natural habitat of Streblus crenatus?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

What is the flowering season of Streblus crenatus?

Spring and summer

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Edred John Henry Corner (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:584633-1: Based on the initial data import