Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Cycl. 10: n.º 9 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626796
Common Names
- Crowea angustifolia
- Angustifolia Crowea
- Crowea Angustifolia
Description
Crowea angustifolia (also called narrow-leaved Crowea, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and oval leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in open, disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crowea angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Crowea angustifolia var. platyphylla Benth.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crowea angustifolia has small white flowers with a long slender calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crowea angustifolia is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Cultivation is best done in full sun and well-draining soil. It requires regular watering and occasional fertilization.
Where to Find Crowea angustifolia
Crowea angustifolia is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Crowea angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crowea angustifolia?
Crowea angustifolia
What is the common name of Crowea angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved crowea
What is the family of Crowea angustifolia?
Rutaceae
Species in the Crowea genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,