Craterispermum montanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montanum
ID:
927398
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 162 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926733
Common Names
- Montanum Plant
- Craterispermum Plant
- Montanum Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Craterispermum montanum (also called 'Cape Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Craterispermum montanum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Craterispermum montanum is white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single stem and small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Craterispermum montanum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Craterispermum montanum
Craterispermum montanum is native to Central America and the Caribbean.
Species in the Craterispermum genus
Craterispermum angustifolium, Craterispermum aristatum, Craterispermum caudatum, Craterispermum cerinanthum, Craterispermum congolanum, Craterispermum dewevrei, Craterispermum goossensii, Craterispermum grumileoides, Craterispermum inquisitorium, Craterispermum laurinum, Craterispermum ledermannii, Craterispermum longepedunculatum, Craterispermum microdon, Craterispermum montanum, Craterispermum reticulatum, Craterispermum schweinfurthii, Craterispermum parvifolium, Craterispermum motleyanum, Craterispermum puffianum, Craterispermum cervicorne, Craterispermum robbrechtianum, Craterispermum deblockianum, Craterispermum rumpianum, Craterispermum sonkeanum, Craterispermum capitatum, Craterispermum gabonicum, Craterispermum praslinense, Craterispermum silhouettense,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-48740: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.