Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
creticum
ID:
36534

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Heldr.) N.Garcia & Susanna

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 234(1-4): 25 (2002) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035863



Common Names

  • Cretan Crocodile
  • Crocodilium
  • Crocodilium Creticum


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Description

Crocodilium creticum (also called Cretan Crocodile-flag, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Crocodilium creticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Crocodilium creticum has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocodilium creticum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Greece and the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Crocodilium creticum

Crocodilium creticum is native to Greece and can be found in the Mediterranean-type shrubland biome.

Crocodilium creticum FAQ

What is the common name of Crocodilium creticum?

Cretan Crocodilium

What is the optimal soil pH for Crocodilium creticum?

6.1 to 7.5

What is the optimal light for Crocodilium creticum?

Full sun to partial shade

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
Alfonso Susanna (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Susanna' in the authors string.
Núria Garcia-Jacas (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Garcia' in the authors string.