Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
beniense
ID:
1143195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domke

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 352–353, f. 8 (nos. 1, 5–6) 1932

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142533

Common Names

  • Craterosiphon beniense
  • Beni Craterosiphon
  • Beni Starwort

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Uses & Benefits

Craterosiphon beniense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Craterosiphon beniense is a white star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Craterosiphon beniense is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Craterosiphon beniense

Craterosiphon beniense is native to Japan.

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-32000538: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Walter Domke (1899-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domke' in the authors string.