Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
cussetiana
ID:
1409315

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cheek & Ameka) Cheek

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Blumea 2017 preprint 67.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421780



Common Names

  • Inversodicraea cussetiana
  • Cusset's Inversodicraea
  • Cusset's


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Description

Inversodicraea cussetiana (also called 'Cusset's Inversodicraea', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, well-drained soils in mountain and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Inversodicraea cussetiana has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inversodicraea cussetiana is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inversodicraea cussetiana is a shrub native to East Asia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination can take up to two months.

Where to Find Inversodicraea cussetiana

Inversodicraea cussetiana is native to Madagascar. It is found in moist, wooded areas, such as forests and wetlands.

Inversodicraea cussetiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inversodicraea cussetiana?

Inversodicraea cussetiana

What is the common name of Inversodicraea cussetiana?

Cusset's Inversodicraea

What is the natural habitat of Inversodicraea cussetiana?

Subtropical and tropical forests

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
Gabriel Ameka (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ameka' in the authors string.