Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
irwinii
ID:
17489

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 405. (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016818



Common Names

  • Campuloclinium irwinii
  • Irwin's Campuloclinium
  • Irwin's Hawkweed


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Description

Campuloclinium irwinii (also called Campuloclinium macrocephalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a basal rosette of pinnate leaves. Its flowers are pink and clustered in umbels. It prefers sunny, dry habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Campuloclinium irwinii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campuloclinium irwinii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campuloclinium irwinii is an evergreen perennial native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant. It does not require much care and is a low-maintenance plant.

Where to Find Campuloclinium irwinii

Campuloclinium irwinii is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica.

Campuloclinium irwinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campuloclinium irwinii?

Campuloclinium irwinii

What is the common name of Campuloclinium irwinii?

Irwin's Campuloclinium

What is the natural habitat of Campuloclinium irwinii?

Campuloclinium irwinii is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes in South Africa.

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-116272: 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.