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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
S.Moore
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1912
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 50: 211 (1912)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133716
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Crassocephalum Crepidioides
- Blue Daisy
- Blue-Leaf Daisy
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Crassocephalum crepidioides (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a woody stem and its leaves are covered in white hairs.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Crassocephalum crepidioides is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
                        Crassocephalum crepidioides for.  luteum (Steen.) Belcher
                    
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Crassocephalum crepidioides is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc with a white tuft at the top. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Crassocephalum crepidioides is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Crassocephalum crepidioides
                        
                            Crassocephalum crepidioides can be found in the western United States, particularly in California, Arizona, and Nevada.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Crassocephalum crepidioides FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Crassocephalum crepidioides?
Crassocephalum crepidioides
What is the common name of Crassocephalum crepidioides?
Crepidioides Crassocephalum
What is the natural habitat of Crassocephalum crepidioides?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,