Cremersia platula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platula
ID:
626580
Status:
valid
Authors:
Feuillet & L.E.Skog
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54: 348 (2002 publ. 2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625912
Common Names
- Platula Cremersia
- Cremersia Platula
- Platula Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cremersia platula (also called Platula Cremersia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It has a single trunk with pinnate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cremersia platula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cremersia platula is white or yellowish, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, smooth, globose nut. The seedlings are small and have a rounded shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cremersia platula can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Cremersia platula
Cremersia platula is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands.
Cremersia platula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cremersia platula?
Cremersia platula
What type of soil is best for Cremersia platula?
Well-draining, sandy soil
How often should Cremersia platula be watered?
Once every two weeks
Species in the Cremersia genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2742577: Based on the initial data import
Christian Feuillet (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feuillet' in the authors string.
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.