Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
montuosum
ID:
84816

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Milne-Redh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 5(3): 376 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084145



Common Names

  • African Daisy
  • Upright African Daisy
  • Montane African Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Crassocephalum luteum (Humbert) Humbert [unknown]
  • Senecio afromontanus (R.E.Fr.) Humbert & Staner [unknown]
  • Gynura montuosa (S.Moore) Bullock [unknown]
  • Senecio montuosus S.Moore [unknown]
  • Senecio rufopilosulus De Wild. [unknown]
  • Senecio butaguensis Muschl. [unknown]
  • Crassocephalum butaguense S.Moore [unknown]
  • Crassocephalum afromontanum R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Crassocephalum bumbense S.Moore [unknown]
  • Gynura lutea Humbert [unknown]
  • Crassocephalum butaguensis (Muschl.) S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Crassocephalum montuosum (also called Montane Crassocephalum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It grows in disturbed areas and has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Crassocephalum montuosum is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crassocephalum montuosum is a small white or yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crassocephalum montuosum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Crassocephalum montuosum

Crassocephalum montuosum is native to Africa and can be found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Crassocephalum montuosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crassocephalum montuosum?

Crassocephalum montuosum

What is the natural habitat of Crassocephalum montuosum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Crassocephalum montuosum?

Late spring to early summer

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-40600: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.