Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
creticus
ID:
521845

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Huth) M.Imam, Chrtek & Slavíková

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Publ. Cairo Univ. Herb. 7-8: 265 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521177

Common Names

  • Cretic Adonis
  • Cretic Pheasant's Eye
  • Cretic Pheasants-eye

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Synonyms

  • Adonis aestivalis cretica (Huth) C.H.Steinb. [unknown]

Description

Adonis creticus (also called Cretan pheasant's eye, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. The plant has a slender stem and long, narrow leaves, with a cluster of small, yellow flowers at the top.

Uses & Benefits

Adonis creticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Adonis creticus has yellow flowers with yellow centers. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adonis creticus is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Adonis creticus

Adonis creticus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps in the southern parts of the region.

Adonis creticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adonis creticus?

Adonis creticus

What is the natural habitat of Adonis creticus?

Adonis creticus is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

What are the characteristics of Adonis creticus?

Adonis creticus is an evergreen perennial plant with yellow flowers.

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

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References

Jindřich Chrtek (1930-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chrtek' in the authors string.
Ernst Huth (1845-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huth' in the authors string.
Zdeňka Slavíková (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Slavíková' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:708085-1: Based on the initial data import