Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
meridensis
ID:
85670

Status:
valid

Authors:
(V.M.Badillo) V.M.Badillo

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Ernstia 16: 16 (1983): (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084999



Common Names

  • Meridensis Critoniopsis
  • Critoniopsis meridensis
  • Meridensis Critoniopsis


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia meridensis V.M.Badillo [unknown]

Description

Critoniopsis meridensis (also called White-flowered Critoniopsis, among many other common names) is a small shrub species of the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in high-altitude mountain grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Critoniopsis meridensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Critoniopsis meridensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon and a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critoniopsis meridensis is a perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate watering.

Where to Find Critoniopsis meridensis

Critoniopsis meridensis is native to the Andes Mountains of Venezuela.

Critoniopsis meridensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Critoniopsis meridensis?

Critoniopsis meridensis

What is the family of Critoniopsis meridensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Critoniopsis meridensis native to?

South America

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-41421: Based on the initial data import
Víctor Manuel Badillo (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Badillo' in the authors string.