Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
crassifolium
ID:
304472

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl. & Paxton) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 202 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303804



Common Names

  • Sarcophyton crassifolium
  • Crassifolium Sarcophyton
  • Crassifolium


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Synonyms

  • Sarcanthus crassifolius J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Acampe crassifolia (Lindl. & Paxton) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma crassifolium Lindl. & Paxton [unknown]

Description

Sarcophyton crassifolium (also called 'Thick-Leafed Leather Coral', among many other common names) is a species of soft coral found in the Indo-Pacific region. It has a thick, leathery texture and grows in a variety of colors, including brown, yellow, and green. It is found in shallow, sheltered areas of coral reefs.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcophyton crassifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sarcophyton crassifolium is yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcophyton crassifolium is a soft coral native to the Indo-Pacific region. It can be propagated by fragmentation, where a piece of the coral is broken off and then attached to a rock or other substrate. Fragments should be placed in an area with strong water flow and plenty of light. The coral should be fed small amounts of food regularly.

Where to Find Sarcophyton crassifolium

Sarcophyton crassifolium can be found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region.

Sarcophyton crassifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcophyton crassifolium?

Sarcophyton crassifolium

What is the common name of Sarcophyton crassifolium?

Thick-leaved Sarcophyton

What is the natural habitat of Sarcophyton crassifolium?

Tropical rainforests of South America

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-185277: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Paxton (1803-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paxton' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.