Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookerianum
ID:
82341

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) House

Source:
gcc

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
New York State Mus. Bull. 233-234: 61 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081670



Common Names

  • Croptilon Hookerianum
  • Hookerianum Croptilon
  • Croptilon


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Synonyms

  • Isopappus hookerianus Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Haplopappus divaricatus hookerianus (Torr. & A.Gray) Waterf. [unknown]
  • Haplopappus validus torreyi E.B.Sm. [unknown]
  • Croptilon divaricatum hookerianum (Torr. & A.Gray) Shinners [unknown]
  • Croptilon hookerianum hookerianum [unknown]

Description

Croptilon hookerianum (also called Hooker's Croptilon, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, open woods and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Croptilon hookerianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Croptilon hookerianum var. validum (Rydb.) E.B.Sm.
Croptilon hookerianum var. graniticum (E.B.Sm.) E.B.Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croptilon hookerianum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croptilon hookerianum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a hardy perennial that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types.

Where to Find Croptilon hookerianum

Croptilon hookerianum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the United States. It can be found in dry, sandy soils, prairies, and open woodlands.

Croptilon hookerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croptilon hookerianum?

Croptilon hookerianum

What is the common name of Croptilon hookerianum?

Hooker's Croptilon

What is the habitat of Croptilon hookerianum?

Dry, sandy soils in the southeastern United States

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-38213: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Homer Doliver House (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'House' in the authors string.