Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
crithmifolia
ID:
27336

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Greuter, M.V.Agab. & Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Taxon 54(1): 155 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026665



Common Names

  • Crithmifolia Hymenolepis
  • Hymenolepis Crithmifolia
  • Crithmifolia Hymenolepis


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Description

Hymenolepis crithmifolia (also called Creeping thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has purple flowers and grows in open woods, meadows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenolepis crithmifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenolepis crithmifolia has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenolepis crithmifolia is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a mat-forming habit. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or by division of established plants in early spring.

Where to Find Hymenolepis crithmifolia

Hymenolepis crithmifolia is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Hymenolepis crithmifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenolepis crithmifolia?

Hymenolepis crithmifolia

What is the common name of Hymenolepis crithmifolia?

Crithmifolia

What is the family of Hymenolepis crithmifolia?

Asteraceae

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.
Mariam V. Agababjan (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Agab.' in the authors string.