Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 46(7): 440 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046592
Common Names
- Critoniopsis jelskii
- Jelski's Critoniopsis
- Jelski's Critoniopsis Plant
Synonyms
- Grosvenoria jelskii (Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
- Vernonia jelskii Hieron. [unknown]
- Vernonia jelskii virescens Hieron. [unknown]
Description
Critoniopsis jelskii (also called Jelski's Critoniopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and can grow up to 1 meter in height. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Critoniopsis jelskii is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin problems, respiratory issues, and digestive issues. It can also be used as an ornamental in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Critoniopsis jelskii is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Critoniopsis jelskii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of climates, but is best suited to temperate and subtropical regions. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Critoniopsis jelskii
Critoniopsis jelskii is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Critoniopsis jelskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Critoniopsis jelskii?
Critoniopsis jelskii
What is the common name of Critoniopsis jelskii?
Jelski's Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Critoniopsis jelskii?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,