Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
huilensis
ID:
38832

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038161



Common Names

  • Critoniopsis huilensis
  • Huila Critoniopsis
  • Huila Critonopsis


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia huilensis Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Critoniopsis huilensis (also called Huila Critoniopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Colombia. It grows to a height of up to 40 cm and has yellow flower heads. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Critoniopsis huilensis is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Critoniopsis huilensis is a yellow-green disc flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and brown, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critoniopsis huilensis is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Critoniopsis huilensis

Critoniopsis huilensis can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Critoniopsis huilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Critoniopsis huilensis?

Critoniopsis huilensis

What type of plant is Critoniopsis huilensis?

It is an annual herb

Where does Critoniopsis huilensis grow?

It grows in dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern United States

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-136898: 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.