Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 31: 116 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012559
Common Names
- Angulicaulis Austrocritonia
- Austrocritonia angulicaulis
- Austrocritonia
Description
Austrocritonia angulicaulis (also called Austrocritonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and entire. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Austrocritonia angulicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Austrocritonia angulicaulis is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Austrocritonia angulicaulis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in zones 4-8.
Where to Find Austrocritonia angulicaulis
Austrocritonia angulicaulis is native to South America and can be found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Austrocritonia angulicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Austrocritonia angulicaulis?
Austrocritonia angulicaulis
What are the common names of Austrocritonia angulicaulis?
Angled-stem Critonia
What is the natural habitat of Austrocritonia angulicaulis?
It is native to Argentina and Uruguay
Species in the Austrocritonia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,