Crusea wrightii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 68 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933059
Common Names
- Crusea wrightii
- Crusea-Wrightii
- Cursea Wrightii
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Crusea wrightii (also called Wright's crusea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crusea wrightii is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Crusea wrightii var. angustifolia W.R.AndersonCrusea wrightii var. wrightii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crusea wrightii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.
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Crusea wrightii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Replant the divisions immediately and water well.
Where to Find Crusea wrightii
Crusea wrightii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
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-51845: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.