Crassocephalum sonchifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sonchifolium
ID:
2111
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Humbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Fl. Madagasc. 189: 834 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001440
Common Names
- Sonchifolium Crassocephalum
- Sonchifolium Knapweed
- Sonchifolium Starthistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Gynura sonchifolia Baker [unknown]
Description
Crassocephalum sonchifolium (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crassocephalum sonchifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crassocephalum sonchifolium has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crassocephalum sonchifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Crassocephalum sonchifolium
Crassocephalum sonchifolium can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Crassocephalum sonchifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crassocephalum sonchifolium?
Crassocephalum sonchifolium
What is the common name of Crassocephalum sonchifolium?
Sonchifolium crassocephalum
What is the habitat of Crassocephalum sonchifolium?
Grasslands, 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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199524-1: Based on the initial data import