Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King, H.Rob. & G.M.Barroso
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 44: 452, figs (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115260
Common Names
- Mountain Everlasting
- Mountain Cudweed
- Mountain Cottonweed
Description
Morithamnus crassus (also called Thick-Stemmed Rock-Rose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It typically grows in sunny, dry habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Morithamnus crassus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Morithamnus crassus flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Morithamnus crassus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. Cuttings can also be taken from the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.
Where to Find Morithamnus crassus
Morithamnus crassus can be found in the Canary Islands.
Morithamnus crassus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Morithamnus crassus?
Morithamnus crassus
What is the common name of Morithamnus crassus?
Crassus Morithamnus
What is the natural habitat of Morithamnus crassus?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Morithamnus genus
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,