Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
formosensis
ID:
626364

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Jacobs) B.S.Sun

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 32: 489 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625696



Common Names

  • Crateva formosensis
  • Formosensis Crateva
  • Formosensis Crate


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Description

Crateva formosensis (also called Formosa Caper, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree native to Taiwan. It has a single trunk with pinnate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Crateva formosensis is often used as an ornamental plant, as it is easy to grow and maintain. It is also used to decorate gardens and can be used as a ground cover. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Crateva formosensis is small and white in color. Seeds are small and black in color. Seedlings are small, with round, fleshy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crateva formosensis is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Crateva formosensis

Crateva formosensis is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and south to Indonesia.

Crateva formosensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crateva formosensis?

Crateva formosensis

What is the common name of Crateva formosensis?

Formosensis Crateva

What type of soil does Crateva formosensis prefer?

Well-draining, sandy soil

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

References

Bi Sin Sun (1921-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.S.Sun' in the authors string.
Marius Jacobs (1929-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Jacobs' in the authors string.