Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
magna
ID:
626379

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 243 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625711



Common Names

  • Crateva magna
  • Magna Crateva
  • Crateva Magna


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Synonyms

  • Triclanthera corymbosa Raf. [unknown]
  • Capparis magna Lour. [unknown]
  • Crateva lophosperma Kurz [unknown]
  • Crateva nurvala Buch.-Ham. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Crateva magna 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Crateva magna 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 magna

Crateva magna is native to tropical Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria.

Crateva magna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crateva magna?

Crateva magna

What is the common name of Crateva magna?

Great Crateva

What type of soil does Crateva magna 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,