Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
cristata
ID:
732475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9(III 1): 274 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731808

Common Names

  • Inversodicraea cristata
  • Cristata Inversodicraea
  • Cristata Inversodicraea

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Synonyms

  • Ledermanniella cristata (Engl.) C.Cusset [unknown]

Description

Inversodicraea cristata (also called Crested Inversodicraea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 2-3 m. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in humid forests, riverbanks, and wet grasslands. It has pinnate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Inversodicraea cristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inversodicraea cristata has white, yellow or pink flowers with a yellow centre. The flowers are usually borne in clusters of up to 10. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inversodicraea cristata is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is best grown in well-drained soils in a sunny position. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Inversodicraea cristata

Inversodicraea cristata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Inversodicraea cristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inversodicraea cristata?

Inversodicraea cristata

What are the common names of Inversodicraea cristata?

Crested Inversodicraea

What is the natural habitat of Inversodicraea cristata?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,