Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
leucolithogena
ID:
131798

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 284 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131127



Common Names

  • Critoniella
  • White-flowered Critoniella
  • Leucolithogena


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Synonyms

  • Hebeclinium leucolithogenum (B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Critoniella leucolithogena (also called White Rock-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted plant with a whitish-grey coloration. It grows in rocky areas, on walls and in crevices, and prefers to live in humid climates.

Uses & Benefits

Critoniella leucolithogena is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage, and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Critoniella leucolithogena has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critoniella leucolithogena is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Critoniella leucolithogena

Critoniella leucolithogena can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Critoniella leucolithogena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Critoniella leucolithogena?

Critoniella leucolithogena

What type of plant is Critoniella leucolithogena?

A shrub

Where is Critoniella leucolithogena found?

It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico

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-92002: Based on the initial data import
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.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.