Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bornm.) Grierson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 145: 109 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016819
Common Names
- Crinitaria corymbulosa
- Corymbose Crinitaria
- Corymbose Hawkweed
Description
Crinitaria corymbulosa (also called Crinitaria corymbosa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a basal rosette of pinnate leaves. Its flowers are white and clustered in umbels. It prefers sunny, dry habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Crinitaria corymbulosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crinitaria corymbulosa is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crinitaria corymbulosa is an evergreen perennial plant that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Crinitaria corymbulosa
Crinitaria corymbulosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Crinitaria corymbulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crinitaria corymbulosa?
Crinitaria corymbulosa
What is the common name of Crinitaria corymbulosa?
Corymbulose Crinitaria
What is the natural habitat of Crinitaria corymbulosa?
Crinitaria corymbulosa is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes in South Africa.
Species in the Crinitaria genus
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,