Crassocephalum bauchiense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bauchiense
ID:
20463
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hutch.) Milne-Redh.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 5(3): 376 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019792
Common Names
- African Daisy
- Bauchi Daisy
- African Cress
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Gynura caerulea Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
- Gynura bauchiensis Hutch. [unknown]
Description
Crassocephalum bauchiense (also called Bauchi Crassocephalum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crassocephalum bauchiense has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crassocephalum bauchiense has white daisy-like flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves with toothed margins.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crassocephalum bauchiense is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can also be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Crassocephalum bauchiense
Crassocephalum bauchiense is found in tropical Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Crassocephalum bauchiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crassocephalum bauchiense?
Crassocephalum bauchiense
What is the family of Crassocephalum bauchiense?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Crassocephalum bauchiense?
Grasslands, scrub and open woodlands
Species in the Crassocephalum genus
Crassocephalum sonchifolium, Crassocephalum manampanihense, Crassocephalum radiatum, Crassocephalum kaessnerianum, Crassocephalum uvens, Crassocephalum bauchiense, Crassocephalum vitellinum, Crassocephalum bougheyanum, Crassocephalum togoense, Crassocephalum paludum, Crassocephalum rubens, Crassocephalum torreanum, Crassocephalum goetzenii, Crassocephalum picridifolium, Crassocephalum coerulum, Crassocephalum gracile, Crassocephalum guineense, Crassocephalum montuosum, Crassocephalum splendens, Crassocephalum libericum, Crassocephalum vitellinum, Crassocephalum ducis-aprutii, Crassocephalum macropappus, Crassocephalum effusum, Crassocephalum crepidioides, Crassocephalum baoulense, Crassocephalum lemuricum,
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-119136: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.