Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
taunayana
ID:
4635

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-103823: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.