Status:
valid
Authors:
Stergios
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
BioLlania, Ed. Espec.7: 267 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627021
Common Names
- Crudia humboldtiana
- Humboldt's Crudia
- Humboldt Crudia
Description
Crudia humboldtiana (also called Crudia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a height of up to 10 meters. It is native to the Philippines and grows in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Crudia humboldtiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Seed: small, black and shiny. Seedlings: small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crudia humboldtiana is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Crudia humboldtiana
Crudia humboldtiana is native to tropical America and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Crudia humboldtiana FAQ
What are the common names of Crudia humboldtiana?
Humboldt's Crudia
What is the scientific classification of Crudia humboldtiana?
Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Proteales; Family: Proteaceae; Genus: Crudia; Species: C. humboldtiana
What is the native range of Crudia humboldtiana?
Eastern Australia
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
Basil Stergios: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stergios' in the authors string.