Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
daleoides
ID:
12180

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 141 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011509



Common Names

  • Critonia Daleoides
  • Dale's Critonia
  • Dale's Daisy


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Description

Critonia daleoides (also called Dale's Critonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry and sunny habitats, such as grasslands, roadsides, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Critonia daleoides, commonly known as daleoides, is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Critonia daleoides has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critonia daleoides is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be grown in a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Critonia daleoides

Critonia daleoides is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of Buenos Aires, La Pampa, and Río Negro.

Critonia daleoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Critonia daleoides?

Critonia daleoides

What is the common name of Critonia daleoides?

Critonia

What is the family of Critonia daleoides?

Asteraceae

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,