Crudia laurentii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Laurent: 97 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165350
Common Names
- Laurentii Crudia
- Laurentii Elephant-Ear
- Laurentii Cattle-Tongue
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Crudia laurentii (also called Laurent's Crudia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in the Amazon rainforest and other tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crudia laurentii is used as an ornamental plant, as it is known for its beautiful yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crudia laurentii is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Crudia laurentii is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Crudia laurentii
Crudia laurentii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Crudia laurentii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crudia laurentii?
Crudia laurentii
What are the common names of Crudia laurentii?
Laurent's Crudia
What is the natural habitat of Crudia laurentii?
Crudia laurentii is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
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
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Crudia laurentii De Wild.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.