Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crinita
ID:
14226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 63 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013555



Common Names

  • Zoegea Crinita
  • Hairy Zoegea
  • Hairy-leaf Zoegea


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Description

Zoegea crinita (also called 'Hairy Zoegea', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Zoegea crinita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zoegea crinita sub. baldschuanica (C.Winkl.) Rech.f.
Zoegea crinita sub. glabricaulis (Czerep.) Rech.f.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zoegea crinita is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling has a rosette of leaves with a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zoegea crinita can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Zoegea crinita

Zoegea crinita is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in moist forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Zoegea crinita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zoegea crinita?

Zoegea crinita

What is the natural habitat of Zoegea crinita?

Tropical rainforest

What is the flowering season of Zoegea crinita?

Late spring to early summer

Species in the Zoegea 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,