Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
crocifolium
ID:
40441

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 21: 24 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039770



Common Names

  • Oritrophium crocifolium
  • Cross-leaved Oritrophium
  • Cross-leaved Star Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Aster crocifolius Kunth [unknown]
  • Erigeron crocifolius Wedd. [unknown]
  • Celmisia crocifolia (Kunth) Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Oritrophium crocifolium (also called Cross-leaved Oritrophium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Oritrophium crocifolium is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a garnish. It has a mild, sweet flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Oritrophium crocifolium flower is yellow in color and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oritrophium crocifolium is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and will germinate in about two weeks.

Where to Find Oritrophium crocifolium

Oritrophium crocifolium is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Oritrophium crocifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oritrophium crocifolium?

Oritrophium crocifolium

What are the common names of Oritrophium crocifolium?

Cross-leaved everlasting

What is the growth habit of Oritrophium crocifolium?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect flowering stem.

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-138470: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.