Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
patula
ID:
1322031

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) B.Nord.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 50: 74 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334485

Common Names

  • Crassothonna patula
  • Spreading Crassothonna
  • Spreading Daisy

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Description

Crassothonna patula (also called Spreading 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 patula is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crassothonna patula 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 patula 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 patula

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

Crassothonna patula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crassothonna patula?

Crassothonna patula

What is the common name of Crassothonna patula?

Spreading Crassothonna

What is the natural habitat of Crassothonna patula?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

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.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.