Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
cenepense
ID:
507569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pirie & Zapata

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 11: 13 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506901



Common Names

  • Cremastosperma cenepense
  • Cenepense Cremastosperma
  • Cenepense Starfruit


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Description

Cremastosperma cenepense (also called Cenepense cremastosperma, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with white flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cremastosperma cenepense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cremastosperma cenepense is small and white in color. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cremastosperma cenepense is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It is hardy to USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is best grown in a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

Where to Find Cremastosperma cenepense

Cremastosperma cenepense is found in Brazil.

Cremastosperma cenepense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cremastosperma cenepense?

Cremastosperma cenepense

What is the common name of Cremastosperma cenepense?

Cenepense Cremastosperma

Where is Cremastosperma cenepense native to?

Brazil

Species in the Cremastosperma genus

Cremastosperma bullatum, Cremastosperma cenepense, Cremastosperma yamayakatense, Cremastosperma antioquense, Cremastosperma awaense, Cremastosperma brevipes, Cremastosperma cauliflorum, Cremastosperma chococola, Cremastosperma dolichocarpum, Cremastosperma gracilipes, Cremastosperma leiophyllum, Cremastosperma longicuspe, Cremastosperma longipes, Cremastosperma macrocarpum, Cremastosperma magdalenae, Cremastosperma megalophyllum, Cremastosperma microcarpum, Cremastosperma monospermum, Cremastosperma napoense, Cremastosperma novogranatense, Cremastosperma oblongum, Cremastosperma pacificum, Cremastosperma panamense, Cremastosperma pedunculatum, Cremastosperma pendulum, Cremastosperma peruvianum, Cremastosperma stenophyllum, Cremastosperma venezuelanum, Cremastosperma westrae, Cremastosperma alticola, Cremastosperma brachypodum, Cremastosperma confusum, Cremastosperma dolichopodum, Cremastosperma osicola,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Mario Zapata: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zapata' in the authors string.
Michael D. Pirie (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60445548-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.