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
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.
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
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Abrotanella pusilla,
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Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
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Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
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Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
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Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
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Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
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Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
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