Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 37: 456 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003964
Common Names
- Austrocritonia Taunayana
- Taunayana Austrocritonia
- Taunayana's Austrocritonia
Description
Austrocritonia taunayana (also called Taunay's Austrocritonia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Brazil. It has a woody stem, with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Austrocritonia taunayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Austrocritonia taunayana is a small, white bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Austrocritonia taunayana is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of light frosts.
Where to Find Austrocritonia taunayana
Austrocritonia taunayana is native to Brazil.
Austrocritonia taunayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Austrocritonia taunayana?
Austrocritonia taunayana
What is the common name of Austrocritonia taunayana?
No common name
What is the family of Austrocritonia taunayana?
Asteraceae
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,