Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
alticola
ID:
1318697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pirie & Chatrou

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 112: 31 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331151


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Description

Cremastosperma alticola (also called 'Cremastosperma', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cremastosperma alticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cremastosperma alticola has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cremastosperma alticola is a tropical perennial plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Cremastosperma alticola

Cremastosperma alticola can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, mainly in Brazil and Peru.

Cremastosperma alticola FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Cremastosperma alticola?

Cremastosperma alticola prefers temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C)

What is the ideal light for Cremastosperma alticola?

Cremastosperma alticola prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Cremastosperma alticola?

Cremastosperma alticola prefers a humidity level of 50-70%

Species in the Cremastosperma genus

Cremastosperma bullatum, Cremastosperma cenepense, Cremastosperma yamayakatense, Cremastosperma antioquense, Cremastosperma awaense, Cremastosperma brevipes, Cremastosperma cauliflorum, Cremastosperma chococola, Cremastosperma dolichocarpum, Cremastosperma gracilipes, Cremastosperma leiophyllum, Cremastosperma longicuspe, Cremastosperma longipes, Cremastosperma macrocarpum, Cremastosperma magdalenae, Cremastosperma megalophyllum, Cremastosperma microcarpum, Cremastosperma monospermum, Cremastosperma napoense, Cremastosperma novogranatense, Cremastosperma oblongum, Cremastosperma pacificum, Cremastosperma panamense, Cremastosperma pedunculatum, Cremastosperma pendulum, Cremastosperma peruvianum, Cremastosperma stenophyllum, Cremastosperma venezuelanum, Cremastosperma westrae, Cremastosperma alticola, Cremastosperma brachypodum, Cremastosperma confusum, Cremastosperma dolichopodum, Cremastosperma osicola,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Laurentius Willem Chatrou (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chatrou' in the authors string.
Michael D. Pirie (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60477506-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.