Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
varicalyx
ID:
626966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 47: 330 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626298



Common Names

  • Cromidon varicalyx
  • Varicalyx Cromidon
  • Variable-Spined Cromidon


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Description

Cromidon varicalyx (also called Varicalyx Cromidon, among many other common names) is a small herb native to tropical Africa. It has small, light green leaves and grows in moist, shady areas. It is found in rainforests and moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cromidon varicalyx 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 varicalyx can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into several sections with each section having a few leaves and roots. The sections can then be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Cromidon varicalyx

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

Cromidon varicalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cromidon varicalyx?

Cromidon varicalyx

What type of plant is Cromidon varicalyx?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Cromidon varicalyx found?

It is found in the western United States, from California to Idaho and Montana.

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:958089-1: 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].