Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
33998

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 46(7): 440 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033327



Common Names

  • Critoniopsis floribunda
  • Many-Flowered Critoniopsis
  • Floribunda Critoniopsis


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia affinis (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia affinis Kunth [unknown]
  • Senecio floribundus Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Critoniopsis floribunda (also called Floribunda Critoniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Critoniopsis floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Critoniopsis floribunda var. sevillana (Cuatrec.) Haro-Carr. & H.Rob.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Critoniopsis floribunda has small yellow flowers with a central disc of yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. Seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critoniopsis floribunda is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and pruned back in the fall.

Where to Find Critoniopsis floribunda

Critoniopsis floribunda can be found in the savannas of South America.

Critoniopsis floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Critoniopsis floribunda?

Critoniopsis floribunda

What is the common name of Critoniopsis floribunda?

Flowery Critoniopsis

What is the natural habitat of Critoniopsis floribunda?

It is found in wet, open areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows

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-13222: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.