Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
austerum
ID:
626954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 47: 329 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626286



Common Names

  • Cromidon austerum
  • Austerum Cromidon
  • Sour Cromidon


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Description

Cromidon austerum (also called Sour Cromidon, 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

Cromidon austerum is used as a ground cover and is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cromidon austerum has small, yellow flowers that bloom in clusters. The seed pods are long and thin, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cromidon austerum is a small, evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States. 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 Cromidon austerum

Cromidon austerum is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands.

Cromidon austerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cromidon austerum?

Cromidon austerum

What is the common name of Cromidon austerum?

Austere cromidon

What is the natural habitat of Cromidon austerum?

Dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958088-1: 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].