Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cespitosa
ID:
14095

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raf.) K.L.Chambers

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 54: 52 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013424



Common Names

  • Cespitose Krigia
  • Krigia Cespitosa
  • Cespitose Krigia


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Description

Krigia cespitosa (also called Tufted Dwarf Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It grows in open woodlands, prairies, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Krigia cespitosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in dry areas, and its foliage is used as fodder for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Krigia cespitosa var. gracilis (DC.) K.L.Chambers

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Krigia cespitosa has small yellow flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Krigia cespitosa is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in trays of compost. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in a cold frame or greenhouse until large enough to plant out in their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Cuttings of basal shoots in spring.

Where to Find Krigia cespitosa

Krigia cespitosa is native to North America, and can be found in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Krigia cespitosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Krigia cespitosa?

Krigia cespitosa

What is the common name of Krigia cespitosa?

Tufted Dwarf Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Krigia cespitosa?

It is found in dry grassland and open woodland in the mountains of central and southern Spain.

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-11299: Based on the initial data import
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
Kenton Lee Chambers (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Chambers' in the authors string.