Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 89: 254 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625879
Common Names
- Panamense Cremastosperma
- Cremastosperma Panamense
- Panamense Tree
Description
Cremastosperma panamense (also called Panama Cremastosperma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to Colombia, and is found in wet montane forests. It has large, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cremastosperma panamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cremastosperma panamense is white or yellowish, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, smooth, globose nut. The seedlings are small and have a rounded shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cremastosperma panamense is an evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 110 m. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny location. Once established, the tree is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Cremastosperma panamense
Cremastosperma panamense is native to Central America.
Cremastosperma panamense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cremastosperma panamense?
Cremastosperma panamense
What is the common name of Cremastosperma panamense?
Panamanian Crema
What is the natural habitat of Cremastosperma panamense?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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,