Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dominicensis
ID:
126911

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 405 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126240



Common Names

  • Dominican Critonia
  • Critonia
  • Dominican Critonia Daisy


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Description

Critonia dominicensis (also called Dominican critonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry forests and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Critonia dominicensis is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also known to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Critonia dominicensis flower is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critonia dominicensis is a perennial plant that is native to the Dominican Republic. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps of plants in the spring or autumn. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and in a moist soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Critonia dominicensis

Critonia dominicensis can be found in the Caribbean, growing in dry areas.

Critonia dominicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Critonia dominicensis?

Critonia dominicensis

What is the common name of Critonia dominicensis?

Dominican Critonia

What is the habitat of Critonia dominicensis?

It is found in the dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala

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-87282: 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.