Craspidospermum

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Craspidospermum

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Subfamily: Rauvolfioideae
Tribe:
Genus: Craspidospermum
Bojer ex A.DC.[2]
Species:
C. verticillatum
Binomial name
Craspidospermum verticillatum
Bojer ex Decne.
Synonyms[3]

Craspidospermum is a monotypic genus of plant in the family Apocynaceae endemic to Madagascar.[2] As of August 2013 the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognises the single species Craspidospermum verticillatum (Malagasy: Vandrika).[4]

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.[5] C. verticillatum is endemic to Madagascar.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ Rabehevitra, A.D. (2020). "Craspidospermum verticillatum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T70102355A70165091. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T70102355A70165091.en. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Craspidospermum", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 16 August 2013
  3. ^ "Craspidospermum verticillatum". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
  4. ^ Search for "Craspidospermum", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 16 August 2013
  5. ^ Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. p. 196. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.
  6. ^ Search for "Craspidospermum verticillatum", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 16 August 2013


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