Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 46(7): 440 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010079
Common Names
- Mucid Critoniopsis
- Mucid Critoniopsis Shrub
- Critoniopsis
Synonyms
- Vernonia mucida Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Critoniopsis mucida (also called Mucid Critoniopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in woodlands, forests, and other shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Critoniopsis mucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The leaves of this plant are edible and can be used in salads and other dishes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Critoniopsis mucida flower is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Critoniopsis mucida is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Critoniopsis mucida
Critoniopsis mucida can be found in the western United States, from California to Arizona and east to Texas and New Mexico.
Critoniopsis mucida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Critoniopsis mucida?
Critoniopsis mucida
What is the common name of Critoniopsis mucida?
Mucid Critoniopsis
What is the habitat of Critoniopsis mucida?
It is found in dry, rocky or sandy soils in open woods, meadows, and roadsides
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,