Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
linguifolium
ID:
83605

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Nakai

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 34: 152 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082934

Common Names

  • Crepidiastrum Linguifolium
  • Linguifolium Crepidiastrum
  • Crepidiastrum

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Description

Crepidiastrum linguifolium (also called Tongue-leaved Crepidiastrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal and Morocco to Turkey and Syria. It grows in grasslands, steppes, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidiastrum linguifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepidiastrum linguifolium is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidiastrum linguifolium is a low-growing, perennial herb. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer. The plant prefers well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Crepidiastrum linguifolium

Crepidiastrum linguifolium can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in Central and Eastern Europe.

Crepidiastrum linguifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepidiastrum linguifolium?

Crepidiastrum linguifolium

Where does Crepidiastrum linguifolium grow?

It grows in the Mediterranean region.

What type of soil does Crepidiastrum linguifolium prefer?

It prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-3943: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.