Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
febrifuga
ID:
927850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 381 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927185

Common Names

  • Crossopteryx febrifuga
  • Febrifuga Crossopteryx
  • Febrifuga Agrostophyllum

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Description

Crossopteryx febrifuga (also called Fever-reducing Crossopteryx, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect flowering stem. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grasslands and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Crossopteryx febrifuga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crossopteryx febrifuga has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crossopteryx febrifuga can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Crossopteryx febrifuga

Crossopteryx febrifuga is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Species in the Crossopteryx 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-49177: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.