Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
diversifolium
ID:
1043916

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ledeb. ex Spreng.) J.W.Zhang & N.Kilian

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 20-21: 269 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043254



Common Names

  • Crepidiastrum diversifolium
  • Diverse-Leaved Crepidiastrum
  • Diversifolium Crepidiastrum


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Description

Crepidiastrum diversifolium (also called Creeping Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a low-growing habit and its leaves are deeply lobed. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidiastrum diversifolium is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepidiastrum diversifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed that is covered in a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small, bright green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidiastrum diversifolium is an evergreen perennial that is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial to full shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Crepidiastrum diversifolium

Crepidiastrum diversifolium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and can be found in moist forests.

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 tro-100376819: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.
Jian Wen Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Zhang' in the authors string.