Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
volkensii
ID:
25864

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 411 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025193



Common Names

  • Cronquistianthus volkensii
  • Cronquistianthus
  • Volkensii


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium volkensii Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Cronquistianthus volkensii (also called Volkens' cronquistianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has a woody stem and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cronquistianthus volkensii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cronquistianthus volkensii has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cronquistianthus volkensii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Cronquistianthus volkensii

Cronquistianthus volkensii is native to the eastern parts of Africa, including Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya.

Cronquistianthus volkensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cronquistianthus volkensii?

Cronquistianthus volkensii

What is the common name of Cronquistianthus volkensii?

Volkens' cronquistianthus

What is the natural habitat of Cronquistianthus volkensii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Cronquistianthus genus

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-124333: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.