Status:
valid
Authors:
J.T.Howell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 22: 249 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090260
Common Names
- Scalesia Crockeri
- Crocker's Scalesia
- Crocker's Tree Daisy
Description
Scalesia crockeri (also called Crocker's scalesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Galapagos Islands. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has large, lobed leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Scalesia crockeri is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Scalesia crockeri are small, yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scalesia crockeri is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer.
Where to Find Scalesia crockeri
Scalesia crockeri is found in the Galapagos Islands.
Scalesia crockeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scalesia crockeri?
Scalesia crockeri
What is the common name of Scalesia crockeri?
Crocker's Scalesia
What is the natural habitat of Scalesia crockeri?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Scalesia genus
Scalesia pedunculata,
Scalesia cordata,
Scalesia villosa,
Scalesia divisa,
Scalesia microcephala,
Scalesia baurii,
Scalesia crockeri,
Scalesia aspera,
Scalesia affinis,
Scalesia helleri,
Scalesia incisa,
Scalesia atractyloides,
Scalesia stewartii,
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,