Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 266 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296771
Description
Cressa nudicaulis (also called Nude-stemmed Cressa, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cressa nudicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments. It is also used as a groundcover and as a cover for fences and walls.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cressa nudicaulis is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and white.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cressa nudicaulis is an annual herb that is native to the southwestern United States. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Cressa nudicaulis
Cressa nudicaulis is native to the Mediterranean region.
Cressa nudicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cressa nudicaulis?
Cressa nudicaulis
What is the common name of Cressa nudicaulis?
Naked-stemmed Cressa
What type of plant is Cressa nudicaulis?
Annual herb
Species in the Cressa genus
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii,
Aniseia martinicensis,
Aniseia argentina,
Aniseia luxurians,
Argyreia adpressa,
Argyreia apoensis,
Argyreia arakuensis,
Argyreia atropurpurea,
Argyreia barbata,
Argyreia barbigera,
Argyreia barnesii,
Argyreia bifrons,
Argyreia boholensis,
Argyreia boseana,
Argyreia bracteosa,
Argyreia breviscapa,
Argyreia caudata,
Argyreia celebica,
Argyreia cinerea,
Argyreia coacta,
Argyreia confusa,
Argyreia congesta,
Argyreia coonoorensis,
Argyreia corneri,
Argyreia crispa,
Argyreia cucullata,
Argyreia cymosa,
Argyreia daltonii,
Argyreia discolor,
Argyreia elliptica,
Argyreia erinacea,
Argyreia fulgens,
Argyreia glabra,
Argyreia hancorniifolia,
Argyreia hirsutissima,
Argyreia hookeri,
Argyreia involucrata,
Argyreia kerrii,
Argyreia kleiniana,
Argyreia kunstleri,
Argyreia kurzii,
Argyreia lamii,
Argyreia lanceolata,
Argyreia laotica,
Argyreia lawii,
Argyreia leschenaultii,
Argyreia linggaensis,
Argyreia longifolia,
Argyreia luzonensis,
Argyreia maingayi,