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
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.
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 Codonanthe genus
Codonanthe gibbosa,
Codonanthe carnosa,
Codonanthe cordifolia,
Codonanthe crassifolia,
Codonanthe devosiana,
Codonanthe formicarum,
Codonanthe gracilis,
Codonanthe mattos-silvae,
Codonanthe serrulata,
Codonanthe uleana,
Codonanthe venosa,
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,