Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
crocodylium
ID:
94982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hill

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. : 63

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094311



Common Names

  • Crocodile Plant
  • Crocodilium
  • Crocodylium


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Description

Crocodilium crocodylium (also called crocodile-leaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to western North America, and is found in dry, rocky, or sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crocodilium crocodylium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crocodilium crocodylium is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocodilium crocodylium is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or from seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a light, sandy soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Crocodilium crocodylium

Crocodilium crocodylium is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist, tropical areas.

Crocodilium crocodylium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocodilium crocodylium?

Crocodilium crocodylium

What is the common name of Crocodilium crocodylium?

Crocodile Crocodilium

What type of plant is Crocodilium crocodylium?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

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