Chionolaena cryptocephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cryptocephala
ID:
44153
Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.L.Nesom) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Sida 19(4): 850 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043482
Common Names
- Chionolaena cryptocephala
- Cryptocephalous Chionolaena
- Cryptocephalous False Boneset
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chionolaena cryptocephala (also called Cryptic Chionolaena, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It grows in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Chionolaena cryptocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chionolaena cryptocephala has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chionolaena cryptocephala is a perennial herb that grows in sunny, moist areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist until germination. When propagating by division, divide the clumps of the plant in spring or early summer and replant in a new location.
Where to Find Chionolaena cryptocephala
Chionolaena cryptocephala can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Chionolaena cryptocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chionolaena cryptocephala?
Chionolaena cryptocephala
What is the common name of Chionolaena cryptocephala?
Cryptocephala
What is the family of Chionolaena cryptocephala?
Asteraceae
Species in the Chionolaena genus
Chionolaena isabellae, Chionolaena capitata, Chionolaena lavandulifolia, Chionolaena chrysocoma, Chionolaena macdonaldii, Chionolaena durangensis, Chionolaena phylicoides, Chionolaena cryptocephala, Chionolaena lychnophorioides, Chionolaena concinna, Chionolaena phylicoides, Chionolaena arbuscula, Chionolaena costaricensis, Chionolaena salicifolia, Chionolaena latifolia, Chionolaena columbiana, Chionolaena mexicana, Chionolaena chrysocoma, Chionolaena wittigiana, Chionolaena jeffreyi, Chionolaena adpressifolia, Chionolaena campestris, Chionolaena canastrensis, Chionolaena juniperina, Chionolaena barclayae,
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-142060: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.