Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crenata
ID:
455977

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Thulin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 19: 7 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455309

Common Names

  • Thamnosma crenata
  • Thamnosma
  • Crenata

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Description

Thamnosma crenata (also called Crenate Thamnosma, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnosma crenata is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a windbreak and shelterbelt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thamnosma crenata is small and white, with four petals and four sepals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut. The seedlings are small and dark green, with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thamnosma crenata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Thamnosma crenata

Thamnosma crenata is native to Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Thamnosma crenata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thamnosma crenata?

Thamnosma crenata

What is the common name of Thamnosma crenata?

Crenata

What is the natural habitat of Thamnosma crenata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.