Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cremastogyne
ID:
945277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 499 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944615

Common Names

  • Alnus Cremastogyne
  • Cremastogyne Alnus
  • Cremastogyne Alder

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Description

Alnus cremastogyne (also called Cremastogamous Alder, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South Africa. It is a woody shrub with alternate, simple leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in grassland and fynbos habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus cremastogyne is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alnus cremastogyne is a small, yellow-green colour. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and slender with a bright green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus cremastogyne is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to shape the plant.

Where to Find Alnus cremastogyne

Alnus cremastogyne can be found in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Species in the Alnus genus

Alnus mayrii, Alnus acuminata, Alnus alnobetula, Alnus cordata, Alnus cremastogyne, Alnus elliptica, Alnus fallacina, Alnus fauriei, Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii, Alnus firma, Alnus formosana, Alnus glutinosa, Alnus glutipes, Alnus hakkodensis, Alnus hanedae, Alnus henryi, Alnus hirsuta, Alnus hosoii, Alnus incana, Alnus japonica, Alnus jorullensis, Alnus lanata, Alnus mairei, Alnus mandshurica, Alnus maritima, Alnus matsumurae, Alnus maximowiczii, Alnus nepalensis, Alnus nitida, Alnus oblongifolia, Alnus orientalis, Alnus paniculata, Alnus peculiaris, Alnus pendula, Alnus pubescens, Alnus rhombifolia, Alnus rubra, Alnus serrulata, Alnus serrulatoides, Alnus sieboldiana, Alnus subcordata, Alnus suginoi, Alnus trabeculosa, Alnus vermicularis, Alnus dolichocarpa, Alnus djavanshirii, Alnus lusitanica,

Species in the Betulaceae family

Alnus mayrii, Alnus acuminata, Alnus alnobetula, Alnus cordata, Alnus cremastogyne, Alnus elliptica, Alnus fallacina, Alnus fauriei, Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii, Alnus firma, Alnus formosana, Alnus glutinosa, Alnus glutipes, Alnus hakkodensis, Alnus hanedae, Alnus henryi, Alnus hirsuta, Alnus hosoii, Alnus incana, Alnus japonica, Alnus jorullensis, Alnus lanata, Alnus mairei, Alnus mandshurica, Alnus maritima, Alnus matsumurae, Alnus maximowiczii, Alnus nepalensis, Alnus nitida, Alnus oblongifolia, Alnus orientalis, Alnus paniculata, Alnus peculiaris, Alnus pendula, Alnus pubescens, Alnus rhombifolia, Alnus rubra, Alnus serrulata, Alnus serrulatoides, Alnus sieboldiana, Alnus subcordata, Alnus suginoi, Alnus trabeculosa, Alnus vermicularis, Alnus dolichocarpa, Alnus djavanshirii, Alnus lusitanica, Betula alleghaniensis, Betula alnoides, Betula alpestris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-6302: Based on the initial data import
Isaac Henry Burkill (1870-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkill' in the authors string.