Status:
valid
Authors:
Krylov
Source:
cmp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 21: 10 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624668
Common Names
- Subfloccosum Craniospermum
- Subfloccosum Star Flower
- Subfloccosum Star
Description
Craniospermum subfloccosum (also called Floccose Craniospermum, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Craniospermum subfloccosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Craniospermum subfloccosum is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Craniospermum subfloccosum 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 healthy plants in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Craniospermum subfloccosum
Craniospermum subfloccosum can be found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa.
Craniospermum subfloccosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Craniospermum subfloccosum?
Craniospermum subfloccosum
What is the common name of Craniospermum subfloccosum?
Subfloccosum craniospermum
What is the family of Craniospermum subfloccosum?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Craniospermum genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,