Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dinter) B.Nord.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 50: 74 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334486
Common Names
- Crassothonna protecta
- Protected Crassothonna
- Protected Daisy
Description
Crassothonna protecta (also called Protected Crassothonna, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the island of Borneo. It has small, oblong leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crassothonna protecta is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crassothonna protecta 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 protecta can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or vermiculite. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Crassothonna protecta
Crassothonna protecta is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Crassothonna protecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crassothonna protecta?
Crassothonna protecta
What is the common name of Crassothonna protecta?
Protected Crassothonna
What is the natural habitat of Crassothonna protecta?
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
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,