Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greenm.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 48 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122759
Common Names
- Critonia conzattii
- Conzatti's Critonia
- Mexican Sunflower
Synonyms
- Eupatorium conzattii Greenm. [unknown]
Description
Critonia conzattii (also called Conzatti's Critonia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Mexico and can be found in grasslands, woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Critonia conzattii is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Critonia conzattii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. Seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Critonia conzattii is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and division should be done in early spring.
Where to Find Critonia conzattii
Critonia conzattii is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Critonia conzattii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Critonia conzattii?
Critonia conzattii
What is the common name of Critonia conzattii?
Conzatti's Critonia
What is the natural habitat of Critonia conzattii?
Grassy and rocky slopes
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,