Status:
valid
Authors:
(Labill.) Galbany, L.Sáez & Benedí
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Butl. Inst. Catalana Hist. Nat., Secc. Bot. 71: 134 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037866
Common Names
- Frigida Castroviejoa
- Castroviejoa Frigida
- Frigid Castroviejoa
Description
Castroviejoa frigida (also called Frigid Castroviejoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single yellow flower head. It is found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Castroviejoa frigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castroviejoa frigida is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castroviejoa frigida is a low-growing, perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Castroviejoa frigida
Castroviejoa frigida is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in mountainous regions.
Castroviejoa frigida FAQ
What are the ideal growing conditions for Castroviejoa frigida?
Castroviejoa frigida prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
How often should Castroviejoa frigida be watered?
Castroviejoa frigida should be watered regularly, about once a week, or when the soil is dry to the touch.
How large does Castroviejoa frigida grow?
Castroviejoa frigida typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches.
Species in the Castroviejoa 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,
References
Mercé Galbany: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galbany' in the authors string.