Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
cochinchinense
ID:
626422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 17 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625754



Common Names

  • Cratoxylum cochinchinense
  • Cochinchina Cratoxylum
  • Cochinchina Tree


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Synonyms

  • Vismia cochinchinensis (Lour.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Ancistrolobus brevipes Turcz. [unknown]
  • Ancistrolobus ligustrinus Spach [unknown]
  • Cratoxylum biflorum (Lam.) Turcz. [unknown]
  • Cratoxylum carneum Kurz [unknown]
  • Cratoxylum chinense (Hance) Merr. [unknown]
  • Cratoxylum hypoleuca Elmer [unknown]
  • Cratoxylum lanceolatum Miq. [unknown]
  • Cratoxylum ligustrinum (Spach) Blume [unknown]
  • Cratoxylum myrtifolium Blume [unknown]
  • Cratoxylum petiolatum Blume [unknown]
  • Cratoxylum polyanthum Korth. [unknown]
  • Cratoxylum wightii Blume [unknown]
  • Hypericum carneum Wall. [unknown]
  • Hypericum horridum Wall. [unknown]
  • Hypericum loureiroi K.Koch [unknown]
  • Hypericum pulchellum Willd. [unknown]
  • Cratoxylum polyanthum ligustrinum Blume [unknown]
  • Cratoxylum polyanthum ligustrinum (Spach) Dyer [unknown]
  • Elodes chinensis Hance [unknown]
  • Hypericum biflorum Lam. [unknown]
  • Stalagmites erosipetala Miq. [unknown]
  • Hypericum cochinchinense Lour. [unknown]
  • Elodes pulchella Hort.Chels. ex Loudon [unknown]

Description

Cratoxylum cochinchinense (also called Cochinchina Cratoxylum, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has an erect stem with alternate, pinnate leaves and white flowers. It grows in open forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cratoxylum cochinchinense is a small tree that is often used as an ornamental plant. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance. It can be used to add texture and color to gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cratoxylum cochinchinense has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cratoxylum cochinchinense is a succulent that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. To propagate, take stem cuttings and place them in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Cratoxylum cochinchinense

Cratoxylum cochinchinense is native to tropical Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria.

Cratoxylum cochinchinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cratoxylum cochinchinense?

Cratoxylum cochinchinense

What type of soil is best for Cratoxylum cochinchinense?

Well-draining, sandy soil

How often should Cratoxylum cochinchinense be watered?

Once every two weeks

Species in the Hypericaceae family

Cratoxylum arborescens, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Cratoxylum formosum, Cratoxylum glaucum, Cratoxylum maingayi, Cratoxylum sumatranum, Eliea articulata, Harungana madagascariensis, Harungana montana, Harungana montana, Harungana rubescens, Hypericum abilianum, Hypericum aciferum, Hypericum acmosepalum, Hypericum acostanum, Hypericum addingtonii, Hypericum adenotrichum, Hypericum adpressum, Hypericum aegypticum, Hypericum aethiopicum, Hypericum afrum, Hypericum amblyocalyx, Hypericum amblysepalum, Hypericum andjerinum, Hypericum androsaemum, Hypericum annulatum, Hypericum apiculatum, Hypericum apricum, Hypericum armenum, Hypericum asahinae, Hypericum ascyron, Hypericum asperuloides, Hypericum asperulum, Hypericum assamicum, Hypericum athoum, Hypericum atomarium, Hypericum attenuatum, Hypericum aucheri, Hypericum augustinii, Hypericum australe, Hypericum aviculariifolium, Hypericum baccharoides, Hypericum balearicum, Hypericum balfourii, Hypericum barbatum, Hypericum beanii, Hypericum beccarii, Hypericum bellum, Hypericum benghalense, Hypericum bequaertii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2742412: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.