Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 1: 240 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004648
Common Names
- Chresta angustifolia
- Angustifolia Chresta
- Narrowleaf Chresta
Synonyms
- Pycnocephalum angustifolium (Gardner) MacLeish [unknown]
- Eremanthus angustifolius Baker [unknown]
- Eremanthus rivularis Taub. [unknown]
Description
Chresta angustifolia (also called narrow-leaved chresta, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, sunny areas and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chresta angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chresta angustifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chresta angustifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Chresta angustifolia
Chresta angustifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Chresta angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chresta angustifolia?
Chresta angustifolia
What is the common name of Chresta angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved Chresta
What is the natural habitat of Chresta angustifolia?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Chresta genus
Chresta pinnatifida,
Chresta sphaerocephala,
Chresta angustifolia,
Chresta curumbensis,
Chresta souzae,
Chresta plantaginifolia,
Chresta scapigera,
Chresta martii,
Chresta speciosa,
Chresta hatschbachii,
Chresta harleyi,
Chresta exsucca,
Chresta pycnocephala,
Chresta pacourinoides,
Chresta filicifolia,
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,