Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
aegyptiaca
ID:
933462

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 1: 38 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932800

Common Names

  • Crucianella Aegyptiaca
  • Aegyptiaca Crucianella
  • Crucianella

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Description

Crucianella aegyptiaca (also called Crucianella aegyptiaca, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Egypt. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with a leathery texture and yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Crucianella aegyptiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crucianella aegyptiaca has small, white flowers with five petals and a single style. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crucianella aegyptiaca is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°F. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Crucianella aegyptiaca

Crucianella aegyptiaca can be found in Egypt and the Middle East

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,

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