Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
triflora
ID:
927421

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(4): 88 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926756

Common Names

  • Cremaspora triflora
  • Triflora Cremaspora
  • Triflora Cremaspora Plant

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Description

Cremaspora triflora (also called Three-Flowered Cremaspora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and up to 15 cm long. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and black.

Uses & Benefits

Cremaspora triflora is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cremaspora triflora sub. comorensis (Baill.) Verdc.
Cremaspora triflora sub. confluens (K.Schum.) Verdc.
Cremaspora triflora sub. triflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cremaspora triflora 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Cremaspora triflora: This species is propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Cremaspora triflora

Cremaspora triflora can be found in tropical Africa.

Species in the Cremaspora 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-48766: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.