Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patentinervis
ID:
626650

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Koehne) Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 218 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625982

Common Names

  • Crenea patentinervis
  • Patentinervis Crenea
  • Crenea Vine

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Synonyms

  • Crenea surinamensis patentinervis Koehne [unknown]
  • Dodecas surinamensis patentinervis Koehne [unknown]

Description

Crenea patentinervis (also called Patent-nerved Crenea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has elliptic-oblong leaves, yellow flowers, and small, round fruits. It grows in wet forests, along rivers, and in other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crenea patentinervis is white and tubular with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crenea patentinervis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a warm, moist environment until rooted.

Where to Find Crenea patentinervis

Crenea patentinervis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in coastal areas.

Crenea patentinervis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crenea patentinervis?

Crenea patentinervis

What are the common names of Crenea patentinervis?

Patent-nerved Crenea

What is the growth habit of Crenea patentinervis?

It is an evergreen, perennial shrub with a height of up to 3 m (10 ft).

Species in the Crenea genus

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2742652: Based on the initial data import
Bernhard Adalbert Emil Koehne (1848-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koehne' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.