Cruckshanksia palmae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmae
ID:
933661
Status:
valid
Authors:
Clos
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 3: 194 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932999
Common Names
- Palm-leaved Cruckshanksia
- Palm-leaved False Flax
- Palm-leaved Flaxweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cruckshanksia palmae (also called palm cruckshanksia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cruckshanksia palmae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cruckshanksia palmae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Cruckshanksia palmae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Cruckshanksia palmae
Cruckshanksia palmae is found in the Andes mountain range in South America.
Species in the Cruckshanksia 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-51789: Based on the initial data import
Dominique Clos (1821-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clos' in the authors string.