Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.O.Dillon) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 106(3): 619 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019354
Common Names
- Paucartambo Critoniopsis
- Critoniopsis paucartambensis
- Paucartambo Rayless Daisy
Synonyms
- Vernonia paucartambensis M.O.Dillon [unknown]
Description
Critoniopsis paucartambensis (also called Paucartambo Critoniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Paucartambo Province of Peru, and is found in grassy meadows and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers, and its leaves are lanceolate and toothed.
Uses & Benefits
Critoniopsis paucartambensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Critoniopsis paucartambensis is white and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Critoniopsis paucartambensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and then planted out in the summer.
Where to Find Critoniopsis paucartambensis
Critoniopsis paucartambensis is native to Peru and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Critoniopsis paucartambensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Critoniopsis paucartambensis?
Critoniopsis paucartambensis
What type of plant is Critoniopsis paucartambensis?
It is an evergreen shrub
What is the natural habitat of Critoniopsis paucartambensis?
It is native to Peru
Species in the Critoniopsis genus
Critoniopsis stellata,
Critoniopsis brachystephana,
Critoniopsis popayanensis,
Critoniopsis franciscana,
Critoniopsis tungurahuae,
Critoniopsis quinqueflora,
Critoniopsis magdalenae,
Critoniopsis cinerea,
Critoniopsis harlingii,
Critoniopsis mucida,
Critoniopsis bogotana,
Critoniopsis paucartambensis,
Critoniopsis gynoxiifolia,
Critoniopsis aristeguietae,
Critoniopsis palaciosii,
Critoniopsis tamana,
Critoniopsis sagasteguii,
Critoniopsis jaramilloi,
Critoniopsis floribunda,
Critoniopsis killipii,
Critoniopsis huilensis,
Critoniopsis duncanii,
Critoniopsis autumnalis,
Critoniopsis jalcana,
Critoniopsis pendula,
Critoniopsis oblongifolia,
Critoniopsis lindenii,
Critoniopsis macphersonii,
Critoniopsis jelskii,
Critoniopsis zamorensis,
Critoniopsis sodiroi,
Critoniopsis persetosa,
Critoniopsis occidentalis,
Critoniopsis nonoensis,
Critoniopsis unguiculata,
Critoniopsis quillonensis,
Critoniopsis choquetangensis,
Critoniopsis cuatrecasasii,
Critoniopsis boliviana,
Critoniopsis cajamarcensis,
Critoniopsis elbertiana,
Critoniopsis diazii,
Critoniopsis glandulata,
Critoniopsis paradoxa,
Critoniopsis dorrii,
Critoniopsis macrofoliata,
Critoniopsis cerulosa,
Critoniopsis yamboyensis,
Critoniopsis meridensis,
Critoniopsis uniflosculosa,
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,