Crassocephalum guineense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guineense
ID:
79317
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.D.Adams
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
J. W. African Sci. Assoc. 8: 129. 1964
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078646
Common Names
- Crassocephalum guineense
- Guineense's Crassocephalum
- Guineense Crassocephalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crassocephalum guineense (also called 'African crassocephalum', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands, and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Crassocephalum guineense is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crassocephalum guineense is a white to pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crassocephalum guineense is an annual that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Crassocephalum guineense
Crassocephalum guineense is found in West Africa.
Crassocephalum guineense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crassocephalum guineense?
Crassocephalum guineense
What is the common name of Crassocephalum guineense?
Guinea Crassocephalum
What is the natural habitat of Crassocephalum guineense?
Open woodlands and disturbed areas
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-35243: Based on the initial data import
Charles Dennis Adams (1920-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Adams' in the authors string.