Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
crenata
ID:
1141040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4): 222 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140378

Common Names

  • Crenate Picrasma
  • Picrasma crenata
  • Crenate Prickly Ash

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Description

Picrasma crenata (also called Crenate Picrasma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree native to Central America and parts of South America. It typically grows to a height of 10-15 meters, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are yellow-green. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Picrasma crenata is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is also used as a diuretic and to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Picrasma crenata are white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Picrasma crenata

Picrasma crenata can be found in Central and South America, including in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

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