Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
portoricensis
ID:
46517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Sci. Surv. Porto Rico & Virgin Islands 6: 291 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045846



Common Names

  • Portoricensis Critonia
  • Portoricensis Critonia
  • Portoricensis Critonia


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Description

Critonia portoricensis (also called Puerto Rican critonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to Puerto Rico. It grows in moist, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and disturbed forests.

Uses & Benefits

Critonia portoricensis is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Critonia portoricensis has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critonia portoricensis is a perennial shrub that is native to Puerto Rico. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Critonia portoricensis

Critonia portoricensis can be found in Puerto Rico, primarily in the northern part of the island.

Critonia portoricensis FAQ

What type of plant is Critonia portoricensis?

Critonia portoricensis is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.

Where does Critonia portoricensis grow?

Critonia portoricensis is native to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

What is the average height of Critonia portoricensis?

Critonia portoricensis typically grows to a height of 0.3-1 m.

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-144330: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.