Status:
valid
Authors:
(Walter) S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 17: 135 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064460
Common Names
- Two-flowered Krigia
- Krigia biflora
- Two-flowered Dwarf Dandelion
Description
Krigia biflora (also called False Dandelion, among many other common names) is a small annual plant with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to North America and is found in open woods, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Krigia biflora is a small perennial herb native to North America. It has been used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, to treat skin diseases, and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Krigia biflora is a yellow-green color with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Krigia biflora is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with an established root system. Plant the sections in a well-drained, sandy soil and keep moist.
Where to Find Krigia biflora
Krigia biflora is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Krigia biflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Krigia biflora?
Krigia biflora
What is the common name of Krigia biflora?
Two-flowered Cynthia
What is the natural habitat of Krigia biflora?
Dry, open woods, grassy fields, and roadsides
Species in the Krigia genus
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,