Crateva — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Crateva recorded in the PlantPeers database.
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Crateva adansonii
Crateva adansonii
Family: Capparaceae
Cultivation
The plant can tolerate occasional short-lived light frosts. Succeeds in full sun or in partial shade. Requires a moist soil.
Full cultivation guide →Deciduous TreeView Details
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Crateva religiosa
Crateva religiosa
Family: Capparaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in the tropics and subtropics. Grows best in a rich, slightly acid soil. Prefers a position in full sun or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Semi-deciduous TreeView Details
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Crateva tapia
Crateva tapia
Family: Capparaceae
Cultivation
A tree of lowland tropical areas. Grows best in a sunny position. Often found on heavy clay soils in the wild, the plant can also tolerate some salinity.
Full cultivation guide →Evergreen TreeView Details
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