Crocanthemum dumosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dumosum
ID:
626920
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.P.Bicknell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 40: 613 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626252
Common Names
- Dumosum Crocanthemum
- Crocanthemum dumosum
- Crocanthemum dumosum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crocanthemum dumosum (also called Bushy 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 dumosum 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 dumosum 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 dumosum 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 dumosum
Crocanthemum dumosum is found in the southeastern United States, primarily in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
Crocanthemum dumosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocanthemum dumosum?
Crocanthemum dumosum
What is the common name of Crocanthemum dumosum?
Bushy rockrose
What is the natural habitat of Crocanthemum dumosum?
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
Eugene Pintard Bicknell (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.P.Bicknell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:69588-2: Based on the initial data import