Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.f.) Hilliard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 47: 328 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626296
Common Names
- Cromidon plantaginis
- Plantaginis Cromidon
- Plantain-Like Cromidon
Description
Cromidon plantaginis (also called Plantain Cromidon, among many other common names) is a small herb native to tropical Africa. It has small, light green leaves and grows in moist, shady areas. It is found in rainforests and moist woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cromidon plantaginis is used as a ground cover and is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cromidon plantaginis has small, yellow flowers that bloom in clusters. The seed pods are long and thin, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cromidon plantaginis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into several sections with each section having a few leaves and roots. The sections can then be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Cromidon plantaginis
Cromidon plantaginis is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands.
Cromidon plantaginis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cromidon plantaginis?
Cromidon plantaginis
What is the common name of Cromidon plantaginis?
Plantain cromidon
What is the natural habitat of Cromidon plantaginis?
Dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands
Species in the Cromidon genus
Cromidon austerum,
Cromidon confusum,
Cromidon corrigioloides,
Cromidon decumbens,
Cromidon dregei,
Cromidon gracile,
Cromidon hamulosum,
Cromidon microechinos,
Cromidon minutum,
Cromidon plantaginis,
Cromidon pusillum,
Cromidon varicalyx,
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962184-1: 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].