Crucianella arabica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arabica
ID:
933469
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schönb.-Tem. & Ehrend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 44: 143 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932807
Common Names
- Crucianella Arabica
- Arabica Crucianella
- Crucianella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crucianella arabica (also called Crucianella arabica, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to the Arabian Peninsula. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with a leathery texture and yellow-green flowers. It grows in temperate regions in open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Crucianella arabica 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 arabica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crucianella arabica 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 arabica
Crucianella arabica can be found in the Middle East
Species in the Crucianella genus
Crucianella aegyptiaca, Crucianella angustifolia, Crucianella arabica, Crucianella baldschuanica, Crucianella bithynica, Crucianella bucharica, Crucianella chlorostachys, Crucianella ciliata, Crucianella disticha, Crucianella divaricata, Crucianella exasperata, Crucianella filifolia, Crucianella gilanica, Crucianella graeca, Crucianella hirta, Crucianella imbricata, Crucianella kurdistanica, Crucianella latifolia, Crucianella macrostachya, Crucianella maritima, Crucianella membranacea, Crucianella parviflora, Crucianella patula, Crucianella platyphylla, Crucianella sabulosa, Crucianella schischkinii, Crucianella sintenisii, Crucianella sorgerae, Crucianella suaveolens, Crucianella transjordanica,
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-51601: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.
Eva Schönbeck-Temesy (1930-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schönb.-Tem.' in the authors string.