Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sodiroi
ID:
53059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69: 105 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052388



Common Names

  • Critoniopsis sodiroi
  • Sodiro's Critoniopsis
  • Sodiro's Critoniopsis Plant


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Synonyms

  • Critoniopsis pichinchensis (Cuatrec.) H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Vernonia johnstuttsii G.Lom.Sm. [unknown]
  • Piptocarpha sodiroi Hieron. ex Sodiro [unknown]
  • Vernonia pichinchensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Piptocarpha sodiroi Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Critoniopsis sodiroi (also called Sodiro's critoniopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Ecuador. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Critoniopsis sodiroi is a yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small and pale green with short, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critoniopsis sodiroi is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Critoniopsis sodiroi

Critoniopsis sodiroi is found in the mountains of Ecuador.

Critoniopsis sodiroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Critoniopsis sodiroi?

Critoniopsis sodiroi

What type of plant is Critoniopsis sodiroi?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Critoniopsis sodiroi?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-15095: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.