Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bogotana
ID:
18025

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 46(7): 439 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017354



Common Names

  • Critoniopsis bogotana
  • Bogota Critoniopsis
  • Bogota Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia bogotana bogotana [unknown]
  • Critoniopsis calerana (Cuatrec.) H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Vernonia calerana Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Vernonia bogotana Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Critoniopsis bogotana (also called Bogota critoniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Colombia. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in deserts, grasslands, and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Critoniopsis bogotana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Critoniopsis bogotana has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are short and have broad, hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critoniopsis bogotana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some shade and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Critoniopsis bogotana

Critoniopsis bogotana is native to Colombia and can be found in the wild in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Critoniopsis bogotana FAQ

What type of plant is Critoniopsis bogotana?

Critoniopsis bogotana is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

What is the natural habitat of Critoniopsis bogotana?

Critoniopsis bogotana is native to Colombia.

What is the scientific classification of Critoniopsis bogotana?

Critoniopsis bogotana belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Critoniopsis.

Species in the Critoniopsis genus

Critoniopsis stellata, Critoniopsis brachystephana, Critoniopsis popayanensis, Critoniopsis franciscana, Critoniopsis tungurahuae, Critoniopsis quinqueflora, Critoniopsis magdalenae, Critoniopsis cinerea, Critoniopsis harlingii, Critoniopsis mucida, Critoniopsis bogotana, Critoniopsis paucartambensis, Critoniopsis gynoxiifolia, Critoniopsis aristeguietae, Critoniopsis palaciosii, Critoniopsis tamana, Critoniopsis sagasteguii, Critoniopsis jaramilloi, Critoniopsis floribunda, Critoniopsis killipii, Critoniopsis huilensis, Critoniopsis duncanii, Critoniopsis autumnalis, Critoniopsis jalcana, Critoniopsis pendula, Critoniopsis oblongifolia, Critoniopsis lindenii, Critoniopsis macphersonii, Critoniopsis jelskii, Critoniopsis zamorensis, Critoniopsis sodiroi, Critoniopsis persetosa, Critoniopsis occidentalis, Critoniopsis nonoensis, Critoniopsis unguiculata, Critoniopsis quillonensis, Critoniopsis choquetangensis, Critoniopsis cuatrecasasii, Critoniopsis boliviana, Critoniopsis cajamarcensis, Critoniopsis elbertiana, Critoniopsis diazii, Critoniopsis glandulata, Critoniopsis paradoxa, Critoniopsis dorrii, Critoniopsis macrofoliata, Critoniopsis cerulosa, Critoniopsis yamboyensis, Critoniopsis meridensis, Critoniopsis uniflosculosa,

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-116796: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.