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croomia
Scientific Name: Croomia pauciflora
Family: Stemonaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: FL (few-flowered croomia), GA (croomia)
Croomia pauciflora: A Glimpse into a Rare Herb
Croomia pauciflora, also known simply as Croomia, is a rare herbaceous wildflower belonging to the Stemonaceae family. This intriguing plant exhibits a disjunct distribution, found in both eastern Asia and eastern North America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Croomia pauciflora (Nuttall) Torrey
- Family: Stemonaceae (Stemona Family)
- Basionym: Cissampelos pauciflora Nuttall 1834
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, although the text lists "Previously Used Scientific Names" without specifying what they are.
Distribution and Habitat
Croomia pauciflora is native to the southeastern United States, specifically found in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana. It thrives in rich loams within forest environments. Other species in the genus Croomia are native to China and Japan.
Morphological Characteristics
Croomia pauciflora is a herb with leaves usually measuring 4-6 inches in length. It possesses horizontal rootstocks, with leaves clustered near the top of the stem and nodding flowers.
Ecological Role
Croomia is a small monocotyledonous genus that exhibits a disjunct distribution between eastern Asia and eastern North America. Several Croomia species are considered endangered.
Quirky Facts
- Croomia pauciflora was named in honor of Hardy Bryan Croom.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Croomia pauciflora.
- BONAP's North American Plant Atlas provides citation information and maps related to Croomia pauciflora.