Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macropoda
ID:
90690

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 140 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090019

Common Names

  • Large-footed Critonia
  • Large footed Critonia
  • Largefooted Critonia

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium magdalenae Stehlé [unknown]
  • Eupatorium macropus Urb. [unknown]

Description

Critonia macropoda (also called Large-footed Critonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grassland, scrubland and rocky places.

Uses & Benefits

Critonia macropoda is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Critonia macropoda is a small, yellow, daisy-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critonia macropoda is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need supplemental watering during prolonged dry spells. It is tolerant of light frosts.

Where to Find Critonia macropoda

Critonia macropoda can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America, including parts of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

Critonia macropoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Critonia macropoda?

Critonia macropoda

What type of plant is Critonia macropoda?

Critonia macropoda is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where does Critonia macropoda grow?

Critonia macropoda is native to the Canary Islands.

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,

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