Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
604344

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cambess.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Voy. Inde 4: 17 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603676



Common Names

  • Christolea crassifolia
  • Crassifolia Christolea
  • Christolea of Crassifolia


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Synonyms

  • Christolea afghanica (Rech.f.) Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Christolea incisa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Christolea pamirica Korsh. [unknown]
  • Ermania crassifolia (Cambess.) Ovcz. & Junussov [unknown]
  • Ermania pamirica (Korsh.) Ovcz. & Junussov [unknown]
  • Christolea crassifolia pamirica (Korsh.) Korsh. [unknown]
  • Koelzia afghanica Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Parrya ramosissima Franch. [unknown]

Description

Christolea crassifolia (also called Thick-Leaved Christolea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, and its habitats include rainforests, dry woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Christolea crassifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Christolea crassifolia has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Christolea crassifolia is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn by dividing the clumps of the plant.

Where to Find Christolea crassifolia

Christolea crassifolia can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Christolea crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Christolea crassifolia?

Christolea crassifolia

What type of plant is Christolea crassifolia?

It is a shrub

Where does Christolea crassifolia grow?

It is native to India

Species in the Christolea genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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