Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 17 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625925
Common Names
- Bolivianus Cremolobus
- Cremolobus Bolivianus
- Bolivianus Tree
Description
Cremolobus bolivianus (also called Bolivian Cremolobus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Bolivia. It has a single stem with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cremolobus bolivianus 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 Cremolobus bolivianus 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
Cremolobus bolivianus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Cremolobus bolivianus
Cremolobus bolivianus is native to Bolivia and can be found in the Andes mountain range.
Cremolobus bolivianus FAQ
What is the common name of Cremolobus bolivianus?
Bolivian Cremolobus
What is the scientific name of Bolivian Cremolobus?
Cremolobus bolivianus
What is the natural habitat of Bolivian Cremolobus?
It is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and woodlands
Species in the Cremolobus 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,