Status:
valid
Authors:
Pirie
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Blumea 50: 47 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625859
Common Names
- Cremastosperma napoense
- Cremastosperma Napoense
- Cremastosperma napoense
Description
Cremastosperma chococola (also called Chococola Cremastosperma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to Colombia, and is found in wet montane forests. It has large, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cremastosperma chococola is used as a source of timber for construction and furniture, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cremastosperma chococola is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with five leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cremastosperma chococola is an evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 20 m. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny location. Once established, the tree is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Cremastosperma chococola
Cremastosperma chococola is native to tropical South America, from Colombia to Peru and south to Bolivia.
Cremastosperma chococola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cremastosperma chococola?
Cremastosperma chococola
What type of soil is best for Cremastosperma chococola?
Well-draining, sandy soil
How often should Cremastosperma chococola be watered?
Once every two weeks
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,