Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
1416550

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2012-96: 5 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429015

Common Names

  • American Cartrema
  • American Cartrema Tree
  • American Cartrema Plant

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Description

Cartrema americana (also called American Cartrema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family. It is a small, evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m in height, with thick, woody stems and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the dry regions of North America, and is often found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cartrema americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cartrema americana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cartrema americana is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a shady location. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cartrema americana

Cartrema americana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Cartrema americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cartrema americana?

Cartrema americana

What type of plant is Cartrema americana?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Cartrema americana found?

It is native to Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77128534-1: 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].