Status:
valid
Authors:
L.P.Félix & E.M.Almeida
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 400: 221 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032753
Description
Isabelcristinia aromatica (also called 'Aromatic Isabelcristinia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South America. It grows in moist, sandy soils, and is often found in open areas such as roadsides and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Isabelcristinia aromatica is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isabelcristinia aromatica has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isabelcristinia aromatica can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. Cuttings of young shoots can be taken in spring or summer and will root easily in a cold frame.
Where to Find Isabelcristinia aromatica
Isabelcristinia aromatica is native to Colombia and can be found in the department of Antioquia.
Isabelcristinia aromatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isabelcristinia aromatica?
Isabelcristinia aromatica
What is the natural habitat of Isabelcristinia aromatica?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil.
What are the common names of Isabelcristinia aromatica?
Aromatic isabelcristinia, Aromatic water willow, and Aromatic willow
Species in the Isabelcristinia genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77196942-1: 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].