Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platychaeta
ID:
87093

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 405 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086422



Common Names

  • Platychaeta Critonia
  • Platychaeta Critonia Everlasting
  • Platychaeta Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium platychaetum Urb. [unknown]

Description

Critonia platychaeta (also called 'Broad-Leaved Critonia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as mountain meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Critonia platychaeta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used as a food source for livestock. Its flowers are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Critonia platychaeta has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critonia platychaeta is an annual herb that grows in dry, open areas. It is native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location.

Where to Find Critonia platychaeta

Critonia platychaeta is native to the southwestern United States, including parts of California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Critonia platychaeta FAQ

What are the common names of Critonia platychaeta?

Common names of Critonia platychaeta include Chilean firebush, Chilean firethorn, and Chilean fire tree.

What is the natural habitat of Critonia platychaeta?

Critonia platychaeta is native to Chile and Argentina and is commonly found in dry forests and scrublands.

What is the growth rate of Critonia platychaeta?

Critonia platychaeta has a moderate to fast growth rate.

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-42801: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
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.