Craniolaria annua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annua
ID:
625322
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 618 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624654
Common Names
- Craniolaria annua
- Annua Craniolaria
- Annua Crani
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Craniolaria annua (also called Annual Craniolaria, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Craniolaria annua is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Craniolaria annua has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Craniolaria annua can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Craniolaria annua
Craniolaria annua can be found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa.
Craniolaria annua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Craniolaria annua?
Craniolaria annua
What is the common name of Craniolaria annua?
Annual craniolaria
What is the family of Craniolaria annua?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Craniolaria genus
Species in the Martyniaceae family
Craniolaria annua, Craniolaria integrifolia, Holoregmia viscida, Ibicella lutea, Ibicella parodii, Martynia annua, Martynia palmeri, Proboscidea louisianica, Proboscidea althaeifolia, Proboscidea louisiana, Proboscidea parviflora, Proboscidea sabulosa, Proboscidea spicata, Proboscidea triloba, Proboscidea diversifolia,
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:675800-1: 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].