Crudia papuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia6: 292 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187726
Common Names
- Crudia papuana
- Papuan Crudia
- Papuan Pea
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- Crudia dewitii Kosterm. [unknown]
Description
Crudia papuana (also called Papuan Crudia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to Australia, found in the understory of dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are narrow, oblong and pointed, with a yellowish-green tip. The flowers are yellow and pea-like, and the fruits are small, black and hairy.
Uses & Benefits
Crudia papuana is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crudia papuana is a small white or yellow flower with five petals. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crudia papuana is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Crudia papuana
Crudia papuana is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Crudia papuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crudia papuana?
Crudia papuana
What is the common name of Crudia papuana?
Papuan crudia
Where is Crudia papuana found?
Crudia papuana is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Crudia papuana Kosterm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.