Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tamana
ID:
27488

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.M.Badillo

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ernstia 53: 10, fig (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026817



Common Names

  • Taman Critoniopsis
  • Critoniopsis
  • Critoniopsis tamana


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Description

Critoniopsis tamana (also called Tamana Critoniopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It has a rounded habit and grows to a height of 1-2m. It has small, yellow-green flowers in spring and summer. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Critoniopsis tamana is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Critoniopsis tamana is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, delicate, and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Critoniopsis tamana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established. It is best grown in a sunny border or rock garden.

Where to Find Critoniopsis tamana

Critoniopsis tamana is native to the Amazon rainforest of South America. It can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Critoniopsis tamana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Critoniopsis tamana?

Critoniopsis tamana

What is the common name of Critoniopsis tamana?

Taman's Critoniopsis

What is the habitat of Critoniopsis tamana?

It is found in open grasslands and shrublands

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-125914: Based on the initial data import
Víctor Manuel Badillo (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Badillo' in the authors string.