Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pedunculata
ID:
627173

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 33: 98 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626505



Common Names

  • Pedunculate Crossostylis
  • Crossostylis pedunculata
  • Pedunculate Crossostylis Tree


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Description

Crossostylis pedunculata (also called Long-stalked 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 pedunculata 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 pedunculata 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 pedunculata 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 pedunculata

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

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Orchidaceae

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,

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