Chiropetalum cremnophilum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cremnophilum
ID:
846612
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 85: 64 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845947
Common Names
- Chiropetalum cremnophilum
- Cremnophilum Chiropetalum
- Cliff-loving Chiropetalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiropetalum cremnophilum (also called Cremnophila, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to South Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including rocky slopes and dry woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chiropetalum cremnophilum has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiropetalum cremnophilum is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.
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Chiropetalum cremnophilum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Chiropetalum cremnophilum
Chiropetalum cremnophilum can be found in India and Bangladesh.
Species in the Chiropetalum genus
Chiropetalum anisotrichum, Chiropetalum argentinense, Chiropetalum astroplethos, Chiropetalum berteroanum, Chiropetalum boliviense, Chiropetalum canescens, Chiropetalum cremnophilum, Chiropetalum foliosum, Chiropetalum griseum, Chiropetalum gymnadenium, Chiropetalum intermedium, Chiropetalum molle, Chiropetalum patagonicum, Chiropetalum pavonianum, Chiropetalum phalacradenium, Chiropetalum pilosistylum, Chiropetalum quinquecuspidatum, Chiropetalum ramboi, Chiropetalum ruizianum, Chiropetalum schiedeanum, Chiropetalum tricoccum, Chiropetalum tricuspidatum, Chiropetalum puntaloberense,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39179: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.