Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crinita
ID:
511293

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guss.) Giardina & Raimondo

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bocconea 20: 13 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510625



Common Names

  • Crinita Visnaga
  • Crinita Dagger Plant
  • Crinita Visnaga Verrucosa


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Synonyms

  • Ammi crinitum Guss. [unknown]
  • Apium crinitum Caruel [unknown]

Description

Visnaga crinita (also called Bristly Visnaga, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow, tubular flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Visnaga crinita is used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Visnaga crinita has white to pale yellow flowers with a yellow centre. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Visnaga crinita is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring or summer and rooted in moist sand or soil.

Where to Find Visnaga crinita

Visnaga crinita is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soil. It is often found in meadows, grasslands, and scrublands.

Visnaga crinita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Visnaga crinita?

Visnaga crinita

What is the common name of Visnaga crinita?

Crinita

What is the family of Visnaga crinita?

Asteraceae

Species in the Visnaga genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Giovanni Gussone (1787-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guss.' in the authors string.
Francesco Maria Raimondo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raimondo' in the authors string.
Girolamo Giardina (1943-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giardina' in the authors string.