Status:
valid
Authors:
Gay
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 1: 322 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626214
Common Names
- Viridiluteola Cristaria
- Cristaria viridiluteola
- Cristaria viridiluteola
Synonyms
- Sida geraniifolia D.Dietr. [unknown]
- Cristaria bipinnata Phil. [unknown]
- Cristaria bipinnatifida Phil. [unknown]
- Cristaria geraniifolia C.Presl [unknown]
- Cristaria sessilifolia Turcz. [unknown]
- Cristaria viridiluteola geraniifolia (C.Presl) Reiche [unknown]
Description
Cristaria viridiluteola (also called Greenish-yellow 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 viridiluteola 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cristaria viridiluteola var. pinnata (Phil.) Muñoz-Schick
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cristaria viridiluteola has small white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cristaria viridiluteola is a small, evergreen shrub 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 viridiluteola
Cristaria viridiluteola is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Cristaria viridiluteola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cristaria viridiluteola?
Cristaria viridiluteola
What type of plant is Cristaria viridiluteola?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Cristaria viridiluteola found?
It is found in the western United States, from California to Idaho and Montana.
Species in the Cristaria genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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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,