Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chapm.) G.L.Nesom
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2012-96: 2 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335834
Common Names
- Cartrema floridana
- Florida Cartrema
- Floridana Cartrema
Uses & Benefits
Cartrema floridana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cartrema floridana has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow, linear leaves. The seeds are small, black, and have a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings have a rosette of narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cartrema floridana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect sunlight and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Cartrema floridana
Cartrema floridana is native to the cloud forests of Florida.
Cartrema floridana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cartrema floridana?
Cartrema floridana
What is the common name of Cartrema floridana?
Florida Cartrema
Where is Cartrema floridana found?
It is found in the southeastern United States
Species in the Cartrema genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77128533-1: 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].