Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Askerova
Source:
cmp
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 70: 523 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430157
Common Names
- Zuvanda crenulata
- Zuvanda
- Crenulate Zuvanda
Description
Zuvanda crenulata (also called 'Crenulate Zuvanda', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Zuvanda crenulata is a popular ornamental plant, used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant, as it is easy to care for and requires little maintenance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zuvanda crenulata is a white or pinkish-white color, and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is an ovoid capsule, and the seedlings are slender and erect.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zuvanda crenulata can be propagated by division of the underground rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.
Where to Find Zuvanda crenulata
Zuvanda crenulata is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Zuvanda crenulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zuvanda crenulata?
Zuvanda crenulata
What is the common name of Zuvanda crenulata?
Crenulate Zuvanda
What is the natural habitat of Zuvanda crenulata?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
Species in the Zuvanda genus
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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,