Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dalea
ID:
96666

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 140 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095995



Common Names

  • Critonia dalea
  • Dalea Critonia
  • Critonia Dalea


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Synonyms

  • Calydermos jamaicensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Wikstroemia glandulosa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium dalea L. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium pseudodalea macrodontum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Isocarpha berteroi Balb. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Critonia dalea (also called Dale's Critonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Critonia dalea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb to treat skin diseases, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Critonia dalea has yellow, daisy-like flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critonia dalea is an annual plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants.

Where to Find Critonia dalea

Critonia dalea can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Critonia dalea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Critonia dalea?

Critonia dalea

What is the family of Critonia dalea?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Critonia dalea?

Dale's Critonia

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-52156: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.