Crocanthemum bicknellii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicknellii
ID:
626914
Status:
valid
Authors:
Janch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 21: 307 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626246
Common Names
- Bicknell's Crocanthemum
- Crocanthemum bicknellii
- Crocanthemum bicknellii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crocanthemum bicknellii (also called Bicknell's Rockrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and a yellow center. It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Crocanthemum bicknellii is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crocanthemum bicknellii has small yellow flowers with white anthers, and its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crocanthemum bicknellii is a small, evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium such as peat moss or sand and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Crocanthemum bicknellii
Crocanthemum bicknellii is found in the southeastern United States, primarily in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
Crocanthemum bicknellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocanthemum bicknellii?
Crocanthemum bicknellii
What is the common name of Crocanthemum bicknellii?
Bicknell's rockrose
What is the natural habitat of Crocanthemum bicknellii?
Dry, sandy or rocky soils in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands
Species in the Crocanthemum genus
Crocanthemum aldersonii, Crocanthemum arenicola, Crocanthemum argenteum, Crocanthemum bicknellii, Crocanthemum brasiliensis, Crocanthemum canadense, Crocanthemum carolinianum, Crocanthemum dumosum, Crocanthemum glomeratum, Crocanthemum nutans, Crocanthemum pringlei, Crocanthemum propinquum, Crocanthemum rosmarinifolium, Crocanthemum scoparium, Crocanthemum greenei, Crocanthemum suffrutescens,
Species in the Cistaceae family
Cistus akamantis, Cistus atlanticus, Cistus ingwersenii, Cistus osbeckiifolius, Cistus santae, Cistus banaresii, Cistus grancanariae, Cistus palmensis, Cistus aguilari, Cistus albereensis, Cistus albidus, Cistus asper, Cistus atriplicifolius, Cistus calycinus, Cistus canescens, Cistus cebennensis, Cistus cheiranthoides, Cistus chinamadensis, Cistus clausonii, Cistus clusii, Cistus conradiae, Cistus creticus, Cistus crispus, Cistus cyprius, Cistus dansereaui, Cistus escartianus, Cistus florentinus, Cistus formosus, Cistus halimifolius, Cistus heterophyllus, Cistus horrens, Cistus hybridus, Cistus incanus, Cistus inflatus, Cistus ladanifer, Cistus lasianthus, Cistus laurifolius, Cistus laxus, Cistus ledon, Cistus libanotis, Cistus matritensis, Cistus monspeliensis, Cistus munbyi, Cistus nigricans, Cistus novus, Cistus obtusifolius, Cistus ocreatus, Cistus ocymoides, Cistus palhinhae, Cistus parviflorus,
References
Erwin Janchen (1882-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:69584-2: Based on the initial data import