Crinipes abyssinicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Flora 38: 280 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860676
Common Names
- Abyssinian Crinipes
- Crinipes Abyssinicus
- Crinipes Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crinipes abyssinicus (also called Wild Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and daisy-like flower heads. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crinipes abyssinicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crinipes abyssinicus is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crinipes abyssinicus is a perennial shrub that is native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of salt and wind.
Where to Find Crinipes abyssinicus
Crinipes abyssinicus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
Crinipes abyssinicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crinipes abyssinicus?
Crinipes abyssinicus
What type of plant is Crinipes abyssinicus?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae.
Where is Crinipes abyssinicus found?
It is found in Ethiopia.
Species in the Crinipes genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396708-1: 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].