Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
614680

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Focke) C.V.Morton in Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 18: 1159 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614012

Common Names

  • Crassifolia Plant
  • Codonanthe Plant
  • Crassifolia Vine

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Synonyms

  • Centrosolenia glabra Hook. [unknown]

Description

Codonanthe crassifolia (also called Codonanthe, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Codonanthe crassifolia is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Codonanthe crassifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codonanthe crassifolia can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Codonanthe crassifolia

Codonanthe crassifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Codonanthe crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonanthe crassifolia?

Codonanthe crassifolia

What are the common names of Codonanthe crassifolia?

Thick-leaved Codonanthe

What is the natural habitat of Codonanthe crassifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
Hendrik Charles Focke (1802-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Focke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:62654-2: Based on the initial data import