Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plantaginifolia
ID:
30326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 1: 241 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029655

Common Names

  • Chresta plantaginifolia
  • Plantaginifolia Chresta
  • Plantain-leaved Chresta

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Description

Chresta plantaginifolia (also called Plantain-leaved Chresta, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, and is found in moist forests, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has small, white, tubular flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chresta plantaginifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chresta plantaginifolia has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chresta plantaginifolia is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Where to Find Chresta plantaginifolia

Chresta plantaginifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Chresta plantaginifolia FAQ

What is Chresta plantaginifolia?

Chresta plantaginifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae

Where is Chresta plantaginifolia native to?

Chresta plantaginifolia is native to Europe

What type of soil does Chresta plantaginifolia prefer?

Chresta plantaginifolia prefers moist, well-drained soils

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-128661: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.