Crassocephalum splendens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
93724
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 905 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093053
Common Names
- Splendid Crassocephalum
- Splendid Ragleaf
- Splendid Buttonweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crassocephalum splendens (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to Africa. It grows in dry soils, such as deserts, scrublands, and rocky hillsides. It has hairy stems and leaves, and yellow flowers that bloom from April to October.
Uses & Benefits
Crassocephalum splendens is an ornamental plant that can be used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an herbal remedy for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crassocephalum splendens has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crassocephalum splendens is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Once the plants are established, they will need regular watering and fertilizing. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Crassocephalum splendens
Crassocephalum splendens is native to parts of Africa, including Ethiopia, Sudan, and Kenya.
Crassocephalum splendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crassocephalum splendens?
Crassocephalum splendens
What is the family of Crassocephalum splendens?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Crassocephalum splendens?
Splendid Crassocephalum
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-49285: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.