Cryptosepalum ambamense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambamense
ID:
629141
Status:
valid
Authors:
Letouzey
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia6: 495 (1984 publ. 1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628473
Common Names
- Cryptosepalum ambamense
- Ambamense Cryptosepalum
- Cryptosepalum Ambamense
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- Cryptosepalum elegans Letouzey [illegitimate]
Description
Cryptosepalum ambamense (also called 'Ambam Cryptosepalum', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to tropical Africa. It has alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptosepalum ambamense is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cryptosepalum ambamense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryptosepalum ambamense is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical Africa. It is a small plant that grows on trees and other plants in its natural habitat. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Cryptosepalum ambamense
Cryptosepalum ambamense can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Cryptosepalum ambamense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptosepalum ambamense?
Cryptosepalum ambamense
What are the common names of Cryptosepalum ambamense?
Ambam
What is the natural habitat of Cryptosepalum ambamense?
Tropical forests
Species in the Cryptosepalum genus
Cryptosepalum congolanum, Cryptosepalum diphyllum, Cryptosepalum exfoliatum, Cryptosepalum katangense, Cryptosepalum maraviense, Cryptosepalum mimosoides, Cryptosepalum minutifolium, Cryptosepalum pellegrinianum, Cryptosepalum staudtii, Cryptosepalum tetraphyllum, Cryptosepalum ambamense, Cryptosepalum korupense,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
René Letouzey (1918-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Letouzey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907756-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Cryptosepalum ambamense Letouzey: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.