Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
626957

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Hilliard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 47: 323 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626289



Common Names

  • Cromidon decumbens
  • Decumbens Cromidon
  • Creeping Cromidon


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Description

Cromidon decumbens (also called Creeping 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, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cromidon decumbens 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 decumbens 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 decumbens

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

Cromidon decumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cromidon decumbens?

Cromidon decumbens

What is the common name of Cromidon decumbens?

Decumbent cromidon

What is the natural habitat of Cromidon decumbens?

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

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962182-1: 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].