Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
124170

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 140 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123499



Common Names

  • Critonia
  • Parviflora
  • Small-flowered Critonia


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Description

Critonia parviflora (also called Small-flowered Critonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, open woods, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Critonia parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Critonia parviflora has white or pink flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a short, thick beak. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem and a single flower head.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critonia parviflora is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in spring or start them indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. The seeds should be sown in a shallow trench and lightly covered with soil. Keep the soil moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer. Take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the branches and root them in a moist medium.

Where to Find Critonia parviflora

Critonia parviflora is native to the Mediterranean region.

Critonia parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Critonia parviflora?

Critonia parviflora

What is the common name of Critonia parviflora?

Small-flowered critonia

What type of plant is Critonia parviflora?

Perennial herb

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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