Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.Don) Makino
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 18: 24 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926764
Common Names
- Cremastra appendiculata
- Appendiculata Cremastra
- Appendiculata Cremastra Plant
Description
Cremastra appendiculata (also called Appendaged Cremastra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and up to 15 cm long. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and black.
Uses & Benefits
Cremastra appendiculata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cremastra appendiculata var. appendiculata
Cremastra appendiculata var. variabilis (Blume) I.D.Lund
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cremastra appendiculata has white flowers with a yellow center and a long, thin, curved seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Cremastra appendiculata: This species is propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Cremastra appendiculata
Cremastra appendiculata can be found in tropical Africa.
Species in the Cremastra genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,