Croizatia brevipetiolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevipetiolata
ID:
927810
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Secco) Dorr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Sida 18: 832 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927145
Common Names
- Croizatia Brevipetiolata
- Brevipetiolata Lily
- Brevipetiolata Croizatia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Croizatia brevipetiolata (also called Short-petioled Croizatia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to South America, where it is found in dry, sandy soils. It is found in habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Croizatia brevipetiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Croizatia brevipetiolata is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Croizatia brevipetiolata is a terrestrial orchid native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown on a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in the spring when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Croizatia brevipetiolata
Croizatia brevipetiolata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Croizatia genus
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-49135: Based on the initial data import
Laurence J. Dorr (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorr' in the authors string.
Ricardo de Sousa Secco (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Secco' in the authors string.