Crassocephalum torreanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torreanum
ID:
36516
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lisowski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 60(1-2): 178 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035845
Common Names
- Rough-headed Daisy
- Rough Daisy
- Torrey's Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crassocephalum torreanum (also called Torre's Crassocephalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America. It has hairy leaves and stems, and white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. It grows in rocky slopes and canyons.
Uses & Benefits
Crassocephalum torreanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas which are believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crassocephalum torreanum has yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crassocephalum torreanum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Crassocephalum torreanum
Crassocephalum torreanum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Fynbos biome.
Crassocephalum torreanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crassocephalum torreanum?
Crassocephalum torreanum
What type of plant is Crassocephalum torreanum?
A flowering plant
Where is Crassocephalum torreanum found?
It is found in the Canary Islands
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-13467: Based on the initial data import
Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.