Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
symoensii
ID:
626713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 59: 451 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626045

Common Names

  • Crepidorhopalon symoensii
  • Symoensii's Crepidorhopalon
  • Fringed Crepidorhopalon

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Description

Crepidorhopalon symoensii (also called 'Symoens' Crepis', among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flower heads with white petals and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidorhopalon symoensii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepidorhopalon symoensii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with five leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidorhopalon symoensii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Crepidorhopalon symoensii

Crepidorhopalon symoensii can be found in tropical and subtropical Africa and Madagascar

Crepidorhopalon symoensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepidorhopalon symoensii?

Crepidorhopalon symoensii

What is the common name of Crepidorhopalon symoensii?

Symoensii

What is the family of Crepidorhopalon symoensii?

Asteraceae

Species in the Crepidorhopalon genus

Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus, Crepidorhopalon bifolius, Crepidorhopalon chironioides, Crepidorhopalon debilis, Crepidorhopalon goetzei, Crepidorhopalon gracilis, Crepidorhopalon hartlii, Crepidorhopalon hepperi, Crepidorhopalon involucratus, Crepidorhopalon latibracteatus, Crepidorhopalon laxiflorus, Crepidorhopalon malaissei, Crepidorhopalon manganicola, Crepidorhopalon membranocalycinus, Crepidorhopalon microcarpaeoides, Crepidorhopalon parviflorus, Crepidorhopalon perennis, Crepidorhopalon robynsii, Crepidorhopalon rupestris, Crepidorhopalon scaettae, Crepidorhopalon schweinfurthii, Crepidorhopalon spicatus, Crepidorhopalon symoensii, Crepidorhopalon tenuifolius, Crepidorhopalon tenuis, Crepidorhopalon uvens, Crepidorhopalon welwitschii, Crepidorhopalon whytei, Crepidorhopalon mutinondoensis, Crepidorhopalon flavus, Crepidorhopalon namuliensis, Crepidorhopalon kwaleensis,

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:938940-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].