Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
117377

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 53(6): 392. 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116706



Common Names

  • Critoniella tenuifolia
  • Slenderleaf False-ragweed
  • Slenderleaf False Ragweed


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium tenuifolium Kunth [unknown]
  • Critonia tenuifolia (Kunth) V.M.Badillo [unknown]

Description

Critoniella tenuifolia (also called Wild Daisy, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white daisy-like flowers. It is native to South America and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Critoniella tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin ailments, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Critoniella tenuifolia has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critoniella tenuifolia is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Critoniella tenuifolia

Critoniella tenuifolia is native to South America and can be found in dry and rocky areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Critoniella tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Critoniella tenuifolia?

Critoniella tenuifolia

What is the common name of Critoniella tenuifolia?

Slender-leaved Critoniella

What is the natural habitat of Critoniella tenuifolia?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-78091: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' 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.