Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.M.King & H.Rob.) Grossi & J.N.Nakaj.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 141(1): 34 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337439
Common Names
- Zambiensis Criscianthus
- Criscianthus Plant
- Chinese Criscianthus
Description
Criscianthus zambiensis (also called Zambian Criscianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Zambia. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Criscianthus zambiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Criscianthus zambiensis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters on the tips of the branches. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Criscianthus zambiensis is a hardy perennial that grows best in partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Plant the divisions or seeds 8-10 inches apart.
Where to Find Criscianthus zambiensis
Criscianthus zambiensis is native to Zambia, where it can be found in the provinces of Central and Copperbelt.
Species in the Criscianthus 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,
References
Jimi Naoki Nakajima: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.N.Nakaj.' in the authors string.
Marianna A. Grossi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossi' in the authors string.