Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
crustaceum
ID:
1332742

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Kato

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 25: 156 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345196



Common Names

  • Zeylanidium Crustaceum
  • Crustaceum Zeylanidium
  • Zeylanidium Plant


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Description

Zeylanidium crustaceum (also called Crustaceum Zeylanidium, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to India. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Zeylanidium crustaceum is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zeylanidium crustaceum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zeylanidium crustaceum is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to India. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 4 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. They should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Zeylanidium crustaceum

Zeylanidium crustaceum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Sri Lanka.

Zeylanidium crustaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zeylanidium crustaceum?

Zeylanidium crustaceum

What is the common name of Zeylanidium crustaceum?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Zeylanidium crustaceum?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

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

Masahiro Kato (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kato' in the authors string.