Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hospitalis
ID:
65551

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 49 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064880



Common Names

  • Hospital Plant
  • Critonia
  • White-flowered Critonia


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium hospitale B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Critonia hospitalis (also called Hospital Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has finely divided, fern-like leaves and small white flower heads. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Critonia hospitalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Critonia hospitalis has small, white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critonia hospitalis is a perennial herb that grows in well-drained soils in sunny locations. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a flat, lightly moistened soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into their permanent location. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with each division containing at least one healthy root.

Where to Find Critonia hospitalis

Critonia hospitalis is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It can be found in moist, tropical forests and along the edges of rivers and streams.

Critonia hospitalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Critonia hospitalis?

Critonia hospitalis

What is the common name of Critonia hospitalis?

Hospital Critonia

What is the family of Critonia hospitalis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-21819: 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.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.