Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 53 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000097605
Common Names
- Small-toothed Critoniadelphus
- Small-toothed Critonie
- Small-toothed Critonie Daisy
Description
Critoniadelphus microdon (also called Small-toothed Critoniadelphus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Critoniadelphus microdon is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Critoniadelphus microdon are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Critoniadelphus microdon is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, bright location. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Critoniadelphus microdon
Critoniadelphus microdon is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky habitats.
Critoniadelphus microdon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Critoniadelphus microdon?
Critoniadelphus microdon
What is the common name of Critoniadelphus microdon?
Small-toothed Critoniadelphus
What is the natural habitat of Critoniadelphus microdon?
It is found in the mountains of Central and South America
Species in the Critoniadelphus genus
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,