Crescentia — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Crescentia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
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Crescentia alata
Crescentia alata
Family: Bignoniaceae
Cultivation
Crescentia alata is native to the tropics of Central America, where it can be found at elevations up to 1,200 metres. It is said to grow best in areas where the mean daily temperature can range between 18 - 29°c, and the mean annual rainfall between 400 - 900mm. Grows best in a deep, well-drained soil of moderate fertility.
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Crescentia cujete
Crescentia cujete
Family: Bignoniaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the lowland tropics. Prefers a fertile, moist soil in a sunny position. Established plants are very drought tolerant.
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