Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 45: 91 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042366
Common Names
- Chresta
- Chresta Martii
- Chresta Martii Subsp. Martii
Synonyms
- Eremanthus martii Baker [unknown]
- Vernonia stachyanthus Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
- Vernonia stachyanthus Mart. ex Baker [deprecated]
- Argyrovernonia martii (DC.) MacLeish [unknown]
- Stachyanthus martii DC. [unknown]
- Stachyanthus argyrophyllus Mart. & Zucc. ex Baker [unknown]
Description
Chresta martii (also called Martii, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush, pinyon-juniper woodlands, and desert grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Chresta martii is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has small, white flowers and can be used to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chresta martii has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each seedhead. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chresta martii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Chresta martii
Chresta martii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Chresta martii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chresta martii?
Chresta martii
What are the common names of Chresta martii?
Mart's Rush
Where is Chresta martii found?
Chresta martii is found in wet meadows and marshes in Europe.
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,