Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cratensis
ID:
126711

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gardner) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 5, Bot. n.° 74: 43 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126040

Common Names

  • Cratense Gochnatia
  • Cratense Cotton Thistle
  • Cratense Cotton-Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Moquinia cratensis Gardner [unknown]

Description

Gochnatia cratensis (also called Crataegus Gochnatia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and serrated. Its flowers are white and its fruits are small achenes. It grows in moist soils, in meadows, and in the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gochnatia cratensis is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has large, showy flowers and is often used as a border plant. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gochnatia cratensis has small yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gochnatia cratensis is an evergreen perennial native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gochnatia cratensis

Gochnatia cratensis is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Gochnatia cratensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gochnatia cratensis?

Gochnatia cratensis

What is the common name of Gochnatia cratensis?

Cratense Gochnatia

What is the natural habitat of Gochnatia cratensis?

It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and roadsides in South America.

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

Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111410-2: Based on the initial data import