Cristaria ovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Muñoz-Schick
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Nac. Hist. Nat., Santiago de Chile 45: 67 (1995 publ. 1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626183
Common Names
- Ovata Cristaria
- Cristaria ovata
- Cristaria ovata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cristaria ovata (also called Egg-shaped Cristaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and a yellow center. It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cristaria ovata is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cristaria ovata has small white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cristaria ovata is a small, slow-growing evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium such as peat moss or sand and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Cristaria ovata
Cristaria ovata is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Cristaria ovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cristaria ovata?
Cristaria ovata
What is the common name of Cristaria ovata?
Ovate Cristaria
What is the natural habitat of Cristaria ovata?
It is native to India and is found in dry deciduous forests.
Species in the Cristaria genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2742859: Based on the initial data import
Mélica Muñoz-Schick (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muñoz-Schick' in the authors string.