Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
multiflora
ID:
627169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. & Gris ex Pancher & Sebert

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 13: 397 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626501



Common Names

  • Many-flowered Crossostylis
  • Crossostylis multiflora
  • Many-flowered Crossostylis Tree


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Synonyms

  • Tomostylis multiflora Montrouz. [unknown]
  • Haplopetalon multiflorum Baill. [unknown]

Description

Crossostylis multiflora (also called Many-flowered Crossostylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Northern Australia and New Guinea and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Crossostylis multiflora is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic and for treating fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crossostylis multiflora has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crossostylis multiflora is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Crossostylis multiflora

Crossostylis multiflora is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Crossostylis multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crossostylis multiflora?

Crossostylis multiflora

What is the common name of Crossostylis multiflora?

Many-flowered Crossostylis

What is the natural habitat of Crossostylis multiflora?

Rainforest

Species in the Rhizophoraceae family

Anopyxis klaineana, Blepharistemma membranifolium, Bruguiera cylindrica, Bruguiera exaristata, Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Bruguiera hainesii, Bruguiera parviflora, Bruguiera sexangula, Bruguiera rhynchopetala, Bruguieria rhedii, Carallia borneensis, Carallia brachiata, Carallia calophylloidea, Carallia calycina, Carallia coriifolia, Carallia eugenioidea, Carallia garciniifolia, Carallia hulstijnii, Carallia longipes, Carallia orophila, Carallia papuana, Carallia paucinervia, Carallia pectinifolia, Carallia suffruticosa, Cassipourea alternifolia, Cassipourea nana, Cassipourea ndambiana, Cassipourea adamauensis, Cassipourea adami, Cassipourea afzelii, Cassipourea annobonensis, Cassipourea barteri, Cassipourea calimensis, Cassipourea carringtoniana, Cassipourea celastroides, Cassipourea ceylanica, Cassipourea congensis, Cassipourea delphinensis, Cassipourea dinklagei, Cassipourea eketensis, Cassipourea elliptica, Cassipourea ellipticifolia, Cassipourea euryoides, Cassipourea evrardii, Cassipourea fanshawei, Cassipourea firestoneana, Cassipourea flanaganii, Cassipourea floribunda, Cassipourea glomerata, Cassipourea gossweileri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2743178: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.
Jean Armand Isidore Pancher (1814-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pancher' in the authors string.
Hippolyte Sebert (1839-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sebert' in the authors string.