Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martii
ID:
43037

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

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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.

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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 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-140983: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.