Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
greenei
ID:
1043311

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) Sorrie

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 93: 270 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042649



Common Names

  • Crocanthemum greenei
  • Greenei Crocanthemum
  • Greene's Crocanthemum


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Description

Crocanthemum greenei (also called Green's Rock-rose, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has a woody stem and small, leathery leaves. Its yellow flowers are arranged in a terminal cyme. It is found in dry, rocky woods and ridges.

Uses & Benefits

Crocanthemum greenei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crocanthemum greenei are yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Where to Find Crocanthemum greenei

Crocanthemum greenei is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

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

Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Bruce Sorrie (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sorrie' in the authors string.