Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sprucei
ID:
1330597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 19: 110 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343051





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Description

Crossoglossa sprucei (also called Spruce's Crossoglossa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a small shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Peru and grows in cloud forests at elevations of 1,800–2,400 metres (5,900–7,900 ft) above sea level.

Uses & Benefits

Crossoglossa sprucei is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crossoglossa sprucei is a yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crossoglossa sprucei is a perennial shrub that is native to Mexico. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Crossoglossa sprucei

Crossoglossa sprucei can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Crossoglossa sprucei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crossoglossa sprucei?

Crossoglossa sprucei

What is the family of Crossoglossa sprucei?

Orchidaceae

What is the origin of Crossoglossa sprucei?

Colombia

Species in the Crossoglossa genus

Crossoglossa kalbreyeriana, Crossoglossa longissima, Crossoglossa acuminatissima, Crossoglossa exigua, Crossoglossa sotoana, Crossoglossa aurantilineata, Crossoglossa barfodii, Crossoglossa bifida, Crossoglossa blephariglottis, Crossoglossa boylei, Crossoglossa caulescens, Crossoglossa dalessandroi, Crossoglossa dalstroemii, Crossoglossa dodsonii, Crossoglossa elliptica, Crossoglossa eustachys, Crossoglossa fratrum, Crossoglossa hirtzii, Crossoglossa liparidoides, Crossoglossa nanegalensis, Crossoglossa neirynckiana, Crossoglossa pichinchae, Crossoglossa polyblephara, Crossoglossa steinii, Crossoglossa tipuloides, Crossoglossa topoensis, Crossoglossa chocoensis, Crossoglossa garciana, Crossoglossa harlingii, Crossoglossa santamartana, Crossoglossa tillettii, Crossoglossa frontinoensis, Crossoglossa arevaloi, Crossoglossa cuatrecasasii, Crossoglossa epiphytica, Crossoglossa gentryi, Crossoglossa guariniae, Crossoglossa longicaulis, Crossoglossa palaciosii, Crossoglossa pandurilabia, Crossoglossa zarucchii, Crossoglossa boekeana, Crossoglossa dressleri, Crossoglossa kolanowskae, Crossoglossa oliveirae, Crossoglossa pellucida, Crossoglossa sprucei, Crossoglossa tetraphylla,

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

Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.