Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pumilio
ID:
17607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) N.Garcia & Susanna

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016936



Common Names

  • Crocodilium pumilio
  • Pumilio Crocodilium
  • Dwarf Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea mucronata Forssk. [unknown]
  • Centaurea pumilio L. [unknown]

Description

Crocodilium pumilio (also called small-flowered crocodilium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to the Caucasus, where it grows in open, rocky areas. This perennial herb grows up to 30 cm tall and produces yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Crocodilium pumilio is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have many health benefits, including improved digestion and relief from colds and flu.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crocodilium pumilio is a small, yellow-green, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a yellow-green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocodilium pumilio is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used, but they require cold stratification and may not be successful.

Where to Find Crocodilium pumilio

Crocodilium pumilio is native to the Caucasus and can be found in the mountains of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Crocodilium pumilio FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocodilium pumilio?

Crocodilium pumilio

What is the common name of Crocodilium pumilio?

Dwarf crocodile-lily

What is the habitat of Crocodilium pumilio?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' 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.