Orthaea crinita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 452 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383494
Common Names
- Orthaea crinita
- Cypress Umbrella Plant
- Umbrella Sedge
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orthaea crinita (also called Hairy Orthaea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to East Asia. It grows in rocky habitats, such as cliffs and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Orthaea crinita is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orthaea crinita is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single bract. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orthaea crinita is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Orthaea crinita
Orthaea crinita is native to tropical Africa, where it can be found in moist savannas and woodlands.
Orthaea crinita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthaea crinita?
Orthaea crinita
What type of plant is Orthaea crinita?
Orthaea crinita is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Orthaea crinita found?
Orthaea crinita is native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores.
Species in the Orthaea genus
Orthaea abbreviata, Orthaea apophysata, Orthaea boliviensis, Orthaea brachysiphon, Orthaea breviflora, Orthaea caudata, Orthaea cavendishioides, Orthaea constans, Orthaea cordata, Orthaea coriacea, Orthaea crinita, Orthaea ecuadorensis, Orthaea ferreyrae, Orthaea fimbriata, Orthaea glandulifera, Orthaea hispida, Orthaea ignea, Orthaea laurifolia, Orthaea madidiensis, Orthaea minor, Orthaea oedipus, Orthaea oriens, Orthaea panamensis, Orthaea paniculata, Orthaea peregrina, Orthaea pinnatinervia, Orthaea pubifolia, Orthaea rusbyi, Orthaea secundiflora, Orthaea stipitata, Orthaea thibaudioides, Orthaea venamensis, Orthaea weberbauerii, Orthaea bullata,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.