Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
caterviflora
ID:
933432

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 114 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932770



Common Names

  • Caterviflora Crotonogyne
  • Caterviflora
  • Caterviflora Crotonogyne Plant


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Description

Crotonogyne caterviflora (also called Crotonogyne caterviflora, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with a leathery texture and yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Crotonogyne caterviflora is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of natural dyes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotonogyne caterviflora has yellow-green flowers with five petals and a single style. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotonogyne caterviflora is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 25°F. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Crotonogyne caterviflora

Crotonogyne caterviflora can be found in Central Africa

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