Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
appendiculata
ID:
927429

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-48775: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.