Crateva hygrophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hygrophila
ID:
626374
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 41: 292 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625706
Common Names
- Crateva hygrophila
- Hygrophila Crateva
- Crateva Hygrophila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crateva hygrophila (also called Water Caper, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree native to tropical Africa. It has a single trunk with pinnate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests near water sources.
Uses & Benefits
Crateva hygrophila 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: Small, yellow flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crateva hygrophila 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 hygrophila
Crateva hygrophila is native to tropical Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria.
Crateva hygrophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crateva hygrophila?
Crateva hygrophila
What is the common name of Crateva hygrophila?
Hygrophila Crateva
What type of soil does Crateva hygrophila prefer?
Well-draining, sandy soil
Species in the Crateva genus
Crateva adansonii, Crateva excelsa, Crateva falcata, Crateva formosensis, Crateva greveana, Crateva humblotii, Crateva hygrophila, Crateva magna, Crateva obovata, Crateva palmeri, Crateva religiosa, Crateva simplicifolia, Crateva suaresensis, Crateva tapia, Crateva unilocularis, Crateva urbaniana, Crateva yarinacochaensis, Crateva kirkii, Crateva eminens, Crateva monticola, Crateva brevipetala,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2742367: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.