Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 141 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132681
Common Names
- Critonia hebebotrya
- Hebebotrya Critonia
- Hebebotrya
Synonyms
- Eupatorium pinetorum L.O.Williams & Ant.Molina [unknown]
- Eupatorium hebebotrya Hemsl. [unknown]
- Hebeclinium tepicanum Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
- Eupatorium hebebotryum (DC.) Hemsl. [unknown]
- Eupatorium tepicanum Hemsl. [unknown]
Description
Critonia hebebotrya (also called hebebotrya critonia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a single stem with alternate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Critonia hebebotrya is a plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Critonia hebebotrya has small, white flowers, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Critonia hebebotrya is a perennial plant that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It can be propagated from seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Critonia hebebotrya
Critonia hebebotrya is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Critonia hebebotrya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Critonia hebebotrya?
Critonia hebebotrya
What is the common name of Critonia hebebotrya?
Hebe-cluster Critonia
What is the family of Critonia hebebotrya?
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,