Status:
valid
Authors:
Suess.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Lilloa 4: 134 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627044
Common Names
- Crumenaria lilloi
- Lillo's Crumenaria
- Lillo Crumenaria
Synonyms
- Crumenaria polygaloides aurea Hassl. [unknown]
- Crumenaria polygaloides discolor Hassl. [unknown]
- Crumenaria polygaloides foliosa Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
- Crumenaria polygaloides glabrata Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
- Crumenaria polygaloides glabrescens Hassl. [unknown]
Description
Crumenaria lilloi (also called 'Lillo's Crumenaria', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of South America. It has a rosette of leaves at the base, and its stems are covered with short hairs. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Crumenaria lilloi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing habit and is drought-tolerant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: small, black and shiny. Seedlings: small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crumenaria lilloi is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Crumenaria lilloi
Crumenaria lilloi is native to tropical America and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Crumenaria lilloi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crumenaria lilloi?
Crumenaria lilloi
What is the common name of Crumenaria lilloi?
Lillo's Crumenaria
What is the natural habitat of Crumenaria lilloi?
It is native to Brazil and is found in humid tropical forests.
Species in the Crumenaria genus
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica,
Adolphia infesta,
Alphitonia pomaderroides,
Alphitonia carolinensis,
Alphitonia excelsa,
Alphitonia ferruginea,
Alphitonia franguloides,
Alphitonia incana,
Alphitonia macrocarpa,
Alphitonia marquesensis,
Alphitonia neocaledonica,
Alphitonia petriei,
Alphitonia philippinensis,
Alphitonia ponderosa,
Alphitonia whitei,
Alphitonia zizyphoides,
Alphitonia oblata,
Alvimiantha tricamerata,
Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis,
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus,
Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum,
Araracuara vetusta,
Auerodendron acuminatum,
Auerodendron acunae,
Auerodendron cubense,
Auerodendron glaucescens,
Auerodendron jamaicense,
Auerodendron martii,
Auerodendron northropianum,
Auerodendron pauciflorum,
Auerodendron reticulatum,
Auerodendron truncatum,
Bathiorhamnus capuronii,
Bathiorhamnus dentatus,
Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus,
Bathiorhamnus reticulatus,
Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis,
Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus,
Bathiorhamnus louvelii,
Berchemia annamensis,
Berchemia arisanensis,
Berchemia barbigera,
Berchemia brachycarpa,
Berchemia burmanniana,
Berchemia cinerascens,
Berchemia compressicarpa,
Berchemia discolor,
Berchemia edgeworthii,
Berchemia elmeri,
Berchemia flavescens,