Genus of flowering plants in the family Elaeocarpaceae
Crinodendron is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Elaeocarpaceae. Species are evergreen shrubs or small trees native to the forests of South America,[1] but some are cultivated as ornamentals in Europe and elsewhere. They have narrow, leathery evergreen leaves and pendent bell-shaped flowers in red, pink or white.
Etymology
The generic name Crinodendron is composed of two Greek words: krinŏn, meaning lily, and dendron, meaning tree.[2]
Species
Plants of the World Online includes:[1]
- Crinodendron brasiliense Reitz & L.B.Sm.
- Crinodendron hookerianum Gay
- Crinodendron patagua Molina
- Crinodendron tucumanum Lillo
Horticulture
In cultivation in temperate areas they require a sheltered location.[3]
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