Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
suffrutescens
ID:
1043312

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.Schreib.) Sorrie

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 93: 271 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042650



Common Names

  • Crocanthemum suffrutescens
  • Suffrutescens Crocanthemum
  • Shrubby Crocanthemum


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Description

Crocanthemum suffrutescens (also called Bushy 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 suffrutescens 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

Crocanthemum suffrutescens has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Crocanthemum suffrutescens

Crocanthemum suffrutescens 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

Bruce Sorrie (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sorrie' in the authors string.
Beryl Olive Schreiber (1911-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Schreib.' in the authors string.