Crusea andersoniorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lorence
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Novon 7(1): 57. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933008
Common Names
- Anderson's Crusea
- Anderson's False Flax
- Anderson's Flaxweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crusea andersoniorum (also called Anderson's Crusea, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant in the Rubiaceae family. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Crusea andersoniorum 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 Crusea andersoniorum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crusea andersoniorum 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 Crusea andersoniorum
Crusea andersoniorum is found in Central and South America.
Species in the Crusea 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-51799: Based on the initial data import
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.