Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
nutans
ID:
626588

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 22: 56 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625920



Common Names

  • Nutans Cremnophila
  • Cremnophila Nutans
  • Nutans Tree


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Synonyms

  • Sedum cremnophila R.T.Clausen [unknown]

Description

Cremnophila nutans (also called Nutans Cremnophila, 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

Cremnophila nutans 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 Cremnophila nutans 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

Cremnophila nutans can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Cremnophila nutans

Cremnophila nutans is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands.

Cremnophila nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cremnophila nutans?

Cremnophila nutans

What type of soil is best for Cremnophila nutans?

Well-draining, sandy soil

How often should Cremnophila nutans be watered?

Once every two weeks

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

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