Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
arunachalensis
ID:
749615

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Dash, Gogoi & A.A.Mao

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 86: 127 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748948



Common Names

  • Crawfurdia Arunachalensis
  • Arunachal Crawfurdia
  • Arunachalensis Crawfurdia


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Description

Crawfurdia arunachalensis (also called Arunachal Crawfurdia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to India and is found in dry, open forests and scrublands. It has simple, alternate leaves and white, tubular flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Crawfurdia arunachalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crawfurdia arunachalensis is white or pinkish, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crawfurdia arunachalensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seed tray and covered lightly with soil. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in a greenhouse or cold frame until they are large enough to plant out in their permanent positions.

Where to Find Crawfurdia arunachalensis

Crawfurdia arunachalensis is native to India, and can be found in the subtropical forests of the region.

Crawfurdia arunachalensis FAQ

What are the common names of Crawfurdia arunachalensis?

Common names of Crawfurdia arunachalensis include the Chinese fan palm and Chinese fan tree.

What is the natural habitat of Crawfurdia arunachalensis?

Crawfurdia arunachalensis is native to India and Myanmar.

How big can Crawfurdia arunachalensis grow?

Crawfurdia arunachalensis can grow up to 25 feet tall.

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Ashiho Asosii Mao (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.A.Mao' in the authors string.
Sudhansu Sekhar Dash (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Dash' in the authors string.
Rajib Gogoi (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gogoi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114672-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.