Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
franciscana
ID:
4375

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003704



Common Names

  • Franciscan Critoniopsis
  • Franciscan Daisy
  • Critoniopsis Franciscana


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia franciscana Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Critoniopsis franciscana (also called Franciscan Critoniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Critoniopsis franciscana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Critoniopsis franciscana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critoniopsis franciscana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn is also possible. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Critoniopsis franciscana

Critoniopsis franciscana can be found in the southern regions of Brazil.

Critoniopsis franciscana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Critoniopsis franciscana?

Critoniopsis franciscana

What is the common name of Critoniopsis franciscana?

Franciscan Critoniopsis

What is the natural habitat of Critoniopsis franciscana?

Critoniopsis franciscana is found in dry, rocky, open areas, such as hillsides and canyons

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-10358: 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.