Craspidospermum
| Craspidospermum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Craspidospermum Bojer ex A.DC.[1] |
| Species: | C. verticillatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Craspidospermum verticillatum Bojer ex Decne. | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Craspidospermum is a monotypic genus of plant in the Apocynaceae family endemic to Madagascar.[1] As of August 2013 the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognises the single species Craspidospermum verticillatum (Malagasy: Vandrika).[3]
Craspidospermum verticillatum grows as a tree up to 25 metres (82 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). Its flowers feature a white or pale pink corolla, with pink or dark red throat. Habitat is rain forest from sea-level to 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) altitude. Local medicinal uses include as a treatment for pulmonary diseases and syphilis.[4] C. verticillatum is endemic to Madagascar.[5]
References
- 1 2 "Craspidospermum", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 16 August 2013
- ↑ "Craspidospermum verticillatum". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ↑ Search for "Craspidospermum", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 16 August 2013
- ↑ Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. p. 196. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.
- ↑ Search for "Craspidospermum verticillatum", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 16 August 2013
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