Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
vargasiana
ID:
126718

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 30: 285 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126047



Common Names

  • Vargasiana Critoniella
  • Vargas' Critoniella
  • Vargas Critoniella


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium vargasianum DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium macrophylloides B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Critoniella vargasiana (also called Vargas' Critoniella, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Andes in Peru. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and grasslands at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Critoniella vargasiana is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has large, showy flowers and is often used as a border plant. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Critoniella vargasiana has small yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critoniella vargasiana is a perennial herb that is propagated through seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Critoniella vargasiana

Critoniella vargasiana is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Critoniella vargasiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Critoniella vargasiana?

Critoniella vargasiana

What is the common name of Critoniella vargasiana?

Vargas's Critoniella

What is the habitat of Critoniella vargasiana?

It is found in dry forests of central and southern 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-87099: 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.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.