Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alba
ID:
1322023

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Compton) B.Nord.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 50: 72 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334477

Common Names

  • Crassothonna alba
  • White Crassothonna
  • White Daisy

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Description

Crassothonna alba (also called White Crassothonna, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crassothonna alba is used as an ornamental plant and to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crassothonna alba is a small, yellow, globular head. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crassothonna alba can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, the seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Crassothonna alba

Crassothonna alba is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Crassothonna alba FAQ

What type of plant is Crassothonna alba?

Crassothonna alba is a species of shrub in the family Myrtaceae.

Where is Crassothonna alba native to?

Crassothonna alba is native to South Africa.

What is the growth habit of Crassothonna alba?

Crassothonna alba is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height.

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

Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Robert Harold Compton (1886-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Compton' in the authors string.