Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
subscandens
ID:
626608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 4 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625940



Common Names

  • Subscandens Cremolobus
  • Cremolobus Subscandens
  • Subscandens Tree


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Description

Cremolobus subscandens (also called Subscandens Cremolobus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a single stem with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cremolobus subscandens 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 subscandens 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cremolobus subscandens is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.

Where to Find Cremolobus subscandens

Cremolobus subscandens is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes mountain range.

Cremolobus subscandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cremolobus subscandens?

Cremolobus subscandens

What is the common name of Cremolobus subscandens?

Subscandens

What type of plant is Cremolobus subscandens?

Herb

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2742608: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.