Critoniopsis tungurahuae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tungurahuae
ID:
4651
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benoist) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 46(7): 441 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003980
Common Names
- Critoniopsis Tungurahuae
- Tungurahuae Critoniopsis
- Tungurahua Critoniopsis
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Critoniopsis tungurahuae (also called Tungurahua Critoniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes region of South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky and grassy areas, as well as in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Critoniopsis tungurahuae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Critoniopsis tungurahuae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Critoniopsis tungurahuae is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of light frosts.
Where to Find Critoniopsis tungurahuae
Critoniopsis tungurahuae is native to Ecuador.
Critoniopsis tungurahuae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Critoniopsis tungurahuae?
Critoniopsis tungurahuae
What is the common name of Critoniopsis tungurahuae?
No common name
What is the family of Critoniopsis tungurahuae?
Asteraceae
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-103839: Based on the initial data import
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.