Crudia gabonensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre ex Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem21(App.): 48 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165289
Common Names
- Gabonensis Crudia
- Crudia gabonensis
- Gabonensis crudia tree
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- Crudia gossweileri Baker f. [valid]
Description
Crudia gabonensis (also called Gabon Crudia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has pinnate leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Crudia gabonensis is used as a shade tree in tropical regions and its wood is used for making furniture and tools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crudia gabonensis has large, bright yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crudia gabonensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Crudia gabonensis
Crudia gabonensis is native to Central and West Africa and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Crudia gabonensis FAQ
What is the common name of Crudia gabonensis?
Gabon crudia
What is the natural habitat of Crudia gabonensis?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average height of Crudia gabonensis?
Up to 20m
Species in the Crudia genus
Crudia bibundina, Crudia gabonensis, Crudia harmsiana, Crudia klainei, Crudia laurentii, Crudia ledermannii, Crudia michelsonii, Crudia senegalensis, Crudia zenkeri, Crudia aequalis, Crudia amazonica, Crudia oblonga, Crudia tomentosa, Crudia aromatica, Crudia bracteata, Crudia glaberrima, Crudia spicata, Crudia acuminata, Crudia papuana, Crudia caudata, Crudia gracilis, Crudia balachandrae, Crudia zeylanica, Crudia bantamensis, Crudia blancoi, Crudia cauliflora, Crudia curtisii, Crudia orientalis, Crudia ornata, Crudia penduliflora, Crudia splendens, Crudia tenuipes, Crudia viridiflora, Crudia wrayi, Crudia letouzeyi, Crudia liberica, Crudia cynometroides, Crudia humboldtiana, Crudia abbreviata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Crudia gabonensis Pierre ex Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.