Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
deblockianum
ID:
1322999

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taedoumg & Hamon

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Blumea 57: 237 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335453

Common Names

  • Craterispermum Deblockianum
  • Deblock's Craterispermum
  • Deblock's Starfruit

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Description

Craterispermum deblockianum (also called De Block's Craterispermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is an herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.5 m and prefers moist soils in forests and other shaded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Craterispermum deblockianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Craterispermum deblockianum has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Craterispermum deblockianum is a tropical perennial that is easy to propagate by division. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Craterispermum deblockianum

Craterispermum deblockianum can be found in the temperate regions of Japan.

Species in the Craterispermum genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

P. Hamon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hamon' in the authors string.
Herman Taedoumg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taedoumg' in the authors string.