Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
annua
ID:
589048

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 7: 250 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588380



Common Names

  • Carrichtera annua
  • Annual Carrichtera
  • Annual Carri


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Synonyms

  • Vella annua L. [unknown]
  • Carrichtera vella DC. [unknown]

Description

Carrichtera annua (also called 'annual carrichtera', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to India and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carrichtera annua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a stabilizer for sand dunes. It is also used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Carrichtera annua are small and white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carrichtera annua is a small shrub that grows in moist, shady places. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can also be grown from cuttings of mature plants.

Where to Find Carrichtera annua

Carrichtera annua can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Carrichtera annua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carrichtera annua?

Carrichtera annua

What is the natural habitat of Carrichtera annua?

Grasslands, shrublands, and forests

What is the flower color of Carrichtera annua?

White, yellow, or pink

Species in the Carrichtera genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2701408: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.