Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
pumila
ID:
933665

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clos

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 3: 196 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933003

Common Names

  • Dwarf Cruckshanksia
  • Dwarf False Flax
  • Dwarf Flaxweed

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Description

Cruckshanksia pumila (also called dwarf 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 pumila 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 pumila 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cruckshanksia pumila 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 pumila

Cruckshanksia pumila is found in the Andes mountain range in South America.

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-51792: Based on the initial data import
Dominique Clos (1821-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clos' in the authors string.