Status:
valid
Authors:
Steetz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Naturw. Reise Mossambique 6(Bot., 2): 366 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026234
Common Names
- Angustifolium Crystallopollen
- Crystallopollen Angustifolium
- Angustifolium Crystallopollen
Synonyms
- Crystallopollen angustifolium vulgaris Steetz [unknown]
- Cacalia chlorolepis Kuntze [unknown]
- Polydora angustifolia (Steetz) H.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Crystallopollen angustifolium (also called the narrow-leaved crystallopollen, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, narrow leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Crystallopollen angustifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crystallopollen angustifolium is a small, white, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crystallopollen angustifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -35°C (-31°F).
Where to Find Crystallopollen angustifolium
Crystallopollen angustifolium is native to South America and can be found in the wild in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It is also cultivated in gardens and nurseries.
Crystallopollen angustifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crystallopollen angustifolium?
Crystallopollen angustifolium
What type of plant is Crystallopollen angustifolium?
Crystallopollen angustifolium is a flowering plant.
Where is Crystallopollen angustifolium found?
Crystallopollen angustifolium is found in the mountains of western North America.
Species in the Crystallopollen genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,