Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
1971
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090672
Common Names
- Puna Cushionplant
- Nubigenus Cushionplant
- Critonia Cushionplant
Description
Critonia nubigenus (also called cloud-forest Critonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Andes Mountains and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Critonia nubigenus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Critonia nubigenus are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Critonia nubigenus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.
Where to Find Critonia nubigenus
Critonia nubigenus is native to South America and can be found in montane forests and grasslands.
Critonia nubigenus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Critonia nubigenus?
Critonia nubigenus
What type of plant is Critonia nubigenus?
Perennial
What is the natural habitat of Critonia nubigenus?
Rocky slopes
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,