Crassocephalum rubens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubens
ID:
31514
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jacq.) S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 50: 212 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030843
Common Names
- Red Crassocephalum
- Red Bract Plant
- Red Bract Aster
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Senecio cernuus L.f. [unknown]
- Gynura cernua Benth. [unknown]
- Cremocephalum cernuum Cass. [unknown]
- Gynura rubens Muschl. [unknown]
- Senecio rubens Jacq. [unknown]
- Senecio guineensis Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Senecio purpureus P.Willemet [unknown]
- Crassocephalum cernuum Moench [unknown]
- Cacalia uniflora Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
- Crassocephalum rubens rubens [unknown]
- Senecio uniflorus Retz. [unknown]
- Gynura cernua A.Chev. [unknown]
Description
Crassocephalum rubens (also called 'African daisy' and 'African fleabane', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Crassocephalum rubens is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for animals.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Crassocephalum rubens var. sarcobasis (DC.) C.Jeffrey & BeentjeFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crassocephalum rubens has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crassocephalum rubens is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Australia. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Crassocephalum rubens
Crassocephalum rubens can be found in the savannas of tropical Africa, from Nigeria to South Africa.
Crassocephalum rubens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crassocephalum rubens?
Crassocephalum rubens
What type of plant is Crassocephalum rubens?
It is an annual herb
Where is Crassocephalum rubens found?
It is found in South America
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-129835: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.