Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
crassus
ID:
115931

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-76723: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Graziela Maciel Barroso (1912-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Barroso' in the authors string.