Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merxm.) B.Nord.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 50: 74 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334484
Common Names
- Crassothonna opima
- Opimous Crassothonna
- Opimous Daisy
Description
Crassothonna opima (also called Opima 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 opima is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crassothonna opima 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crassothonna opima 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 opima
Crassothonna opima is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Crassothonna opima FAQ
What type of plant is Crassothonna opima?
Crassothonna opima is a species of shrub in the family Myrtaceae.
Where is Crassothonna opima native to?
Crassothonna opima is native to South Africa.
What is the growth habit of Crassothonna opima?
Crassothonna opima is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height.
Species in the Crassothonna genus
Crassothonna alba,
Crassothonna cacalioides,
Crassothonna capensis,
Crassothonna clavifolia,
Crassothonna cylindrica,
Crassothonna discoidea,
Crassothonna floribunda,
Crassothonna opima,
Crassothonna patula,
Crassothonna protecta,
Crassothonna rechingeri,
Crassothonna sedifolia,
Crassothonna sparsiflora,
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,