Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
schweinfurthii
ID:
626711

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Eb.Fisch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 81: 130 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626043

Common Names

  • Crepidorhopalon schweinfurthii
  • Schweinfurth's Crepidorhopalon
  • Fringed Crepidorhopalon

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Description

Crepidorhopalon schweinfurthii (also called 'Schweinfurth's Crepis', among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flower heads with white petals and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidorhopalon schweinfurthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow flower and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepidorhopalon schweinfurthii is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidorhopalon schweinfurthii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Crepidorhopalon schweinfurthii

Crepidorhopalon schweinfurthii can be found in tropical and subtropical Africa and Madagascar

Crepidorhopalon schweinfurthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepidorhopalon schweinfurthii?

Crepidorhopalon schweinfurthii

What is the common name of Crepidorhopalon schweinfurthii?

Schweinfurthii

What is the family of Crepidorhopalon schweinfurthii?

Asteraceae

Species in the Crepidorhopalon genus

Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus, Crepidorhopalon bifolius, Crepidorhopalon chironioides, Crepidorhopalon debilis, Crepidorhopalon goetzei, Crepidorhopalon gracilis, Crepidorhopalon hartlii, Crepidorhopalon hepperi, Crepidorhopalon involucratus, Crepidorhopalon latibracteatus, Crepidorhopalon laxiflorus, Crepidorhopalon malaissei, Crepidorhopalon manganicola, Crepidorhopalon membranocalycinus, Crepidorhopalon microcarpaeoides, Crepidorhopalon parviflorus, Crepidorhopalon perennis, Crepidorhopalon robynsii, Crepidorhopalon rupestris, Crepidorhopalon scaettae, Crepidorhopalon schweinfurthii, Crepidorhopalon spicatus, Crepidorhopalon symoensii, Crepidorhopalon tenuifolius, Crepidorhopalon tenuis, Crepidorhopalon uvens, Crepidorhopalon welwitschii, Crepidorhopalon whytei, Crepidorhopalon mutinondoensis, Crepidorhopalon flavus, Crepidorhopalon namuliensis, Crepidorhopalon kwaleensis,

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:947523-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].