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mountain saucerflower
Scientific Name: Crusea diversifolia
Family: Rubiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Crusea diversifolia: Mountain Saucerflower
Crusea diversifolia, commonly known as mountain saucerflower or mountain saucer-flower, is an annual forb/herb belonging to the Rubiaceae family. The plant is also sometimes referred to as simply "saucerflower."
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crusea diversifolia (Kunth) W.A. Anderson
- Family: Rubiaceae (also referenced in the context of related plants like Coffea, Coprosma, Crucianella, Cruciata, and Damnacanthus)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Crusea subulata (DC.) A. Gray, Crusea subulata var. leiocarpa are listed as synonyms.
Morphological Characteristics
- Stems: Slender, scarcely angled stems grow to be 8-35 cm tall, sparingly branched, and hirsute with long straight hairs.
- Leaves: Lanceolate leaves are 2.5-4.5 cm long and conspicuously veined.
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb.
- Duration: Annual.
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is described as native to some regions while introduced to others, but specific geographical details are limited in this text.
- It is sometimes referred to in conjunction with mountainous areas.
Additional Information
- Crusea diversifolia is classified as a dicot.
- The text mentions "Garden Guides" as a resource for plant information, identification, and gardening.
- The Encyclopedia of Life is also mentioned as a resource.