Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arachnoidea
ID:
115910

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Legname) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 4 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115239



Common Names

  • Critonia Arachnoidea
  • Arachnoidea Critonia
  • Arachnoidea Spiderwort


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium arachnoideum Legname [unknown]

Description

Critonia arachnoidea (also called Spidery Critonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and a dense, rounded crown of small, green leaves. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as in rocky areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Critonia arachnoidea is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Critonia arachnoidea has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critonia arachnoidea is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When sowing the seeds, it is important to keep the soil moist and warm. The seedlings should be thinned out when they reach a height of about 10 cm. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and planted in moist soil. They should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Critonia arachnoidea

Critonia arachnoidea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of Algeria, France, Italy, Morocco, Spain, and Tunisia.

Critonia arachnoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Critonia arachnoidea?

Critonia arachnoidea

What is the common name of Critonia arachnoidea?

Arachnoidea Critonia

What is the natural habitat of Critonia arachnoidea?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Critonia genus

Critonia eggersii, Critonia yashanalensis, Critonia daleoides, Critonia campechensis, Critonia heteroneura, Critonia hemipteropoda, Critonia inaequidens, Critonia pseudodalea, Critonia siltepecana, Critonia stigmatica, Critonia megaphylla, Critonia heathiae, Critonia portoricensis, Critonia quadrangularis, Critonia tuxtiae, Critonia paneroi, Critonia wilburii, Critonia bartlettii, Critonia hospitalis, Critonia naiguatensis, Critonia aromatisans, Critonia breedlovei, Critonia laurifolia, Critonia platychaeta, Critonia morifolia, Critonia macropoda, Critonia nubigenus, Critonia sexangularis, Critonia lozanoana, Critonia imbricata, Critonia dalea, Critonia iltisii, Critonia tuxtlae, Critonia arachnoidea, Critonia nicaraguensis, Critonia conzattii, Critonia parviflora, Critonia dominicensis, Critonia hebebotrya, Critonia billbergiana,

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-76704: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Pablo Raul Legname (1930-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Legname' in the authors string.