Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
crassa
ID:
623804

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 22: 31 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623136



Common Names

  • Corynaea crassa
  • Thick-stemmed Corynaea
  • Thick-stemmed Cottonwood


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Synonyms

  • Corynaea purdiei Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Corynaea sphaerica Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Itoasia crassa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Itoasia purdiaei (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Itoasia sphaerica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Corynaea crassa crassa [unknown]

Description

Corynaea crassa (also called Thick-Leaved Corynaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow, pink, or white flowers. It typically grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Corynaea crassa is a shrub that is native to China and Japan. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make tea. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive problems and skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Corynaea crassa var. sprucei (Eichl.) B.Hansen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corynaea crassa has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corynaea crassa is a deciduous shrub that grows best in moist, well-drained, acidic soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Corynaea crassa

Corynaea crassa is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan.

Corynaea crassa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corynaea crassa?

Corynaea crassa

What is the common name of Corynaea crassa?

Crassa Corynaea

What is the natural habitat of Corynaea crassa?

It is native to China and grows in moist, shady areas in the mountains.

Species in the Corynaea genus

Species in the Balanophoraceae family

Balanophora abbreviata, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora elongata, Balanophora fargesii, Balanophora fungosa, Balanophora harlandii, Balanophora involucrata, Balanophora japonica, Balanophora latisepala, Balanophora laxiflora, Balanophora lowii, Balanophora nipponica, Balanophora papuana, Balanophora polyandra, Balanophora reflexa, Balanophora subcupularis, Balanophora tobiracola, Balanophora wilderi, Balanophora yakushimensis, Balanophora coralliformis, Chlamydophytum aphyllum, Corynaea crassa, Dactylanthus taylorii, Ditepalanthus afzelii, Ditepalanthus malagasicus, Hachettea austrocaledonica, Helosis cayennensis, Helosis ruficeps, Helosis antillensis, Langsdorffia papuana, Langsdorffia hypogaea, Langsdorffia heterotepala, Langsdorffia malagasica, Lathrophytum peckoltii, Lophophytum rizzoi, Lophophytum weddellii, Lophophytum mirabile, Lophophytum pyramidale, Mystropetalon thomii, Ombrophytum peruvianum, Ombrophytum subterraneum, Ombrophytum violaceum, Ombrophytum microlepis, Ombrophytum guayanense, Rhopalocnemis phalloides, Sarcophyte sanguinea, Sarcophyte piriei, Scybalium jamaicense, Scybalium depressum,

References