Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 46(7): 439 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138180
Common Names
- Bitriflora Critoniopsis
- Bitriflora Three-Flowered Daisy
- Bitriflora Three-Flowered Fleabane
Synonyms
- Vernonia bitriflora Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Critoniopsis bitriflora (also called Two-Flowered Critoniopsis, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Critoniopsis bitriflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects like bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Critoniopsis bitriflora has small, yellow flowers that bloom in summer and early fall. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and gray-green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Critoniopsis bitriflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It can be sown directly in the garden in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Critoniopsis bitriflora
Critoniopsis bitriflora is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides.
Critoniopsis bitriflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Critoniopsis bitriflora?
Critoniopsis bitriflora
What are the common names of Critoniopsis bitriflora?
Bitriflorous Critoniopsis
What is the natural habitat of Critoniopsis bitriflora?
It is native to Chile and is found in dry shrublands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Critoniopsis genus
Critoniopsis stellata,
Critoniopsis brachystephana,
Critoniopsis popayanensis,
Critoniopsis franciscana,
Critoniopsis tungurahuae,
Critoniopsis quinqueflora,
Critoniopsis magdalenae,
Critoniopsis cinerea,
Critoniopsis harlingii,
Critoniopsis mucida,
Critoniopsis bogotana,
Critoniopsis paucartambensis,
Critoniopsis gynoxiifolia,
Critoniopsis aristeguietae,
Critoniopsis palaciosii,
Critoniopsis tamana,
Critoniopsis sagasteguii,
Critoniopsis jaramilloi,
Critoniopsis floribunda,
Critoniopsis killipii,
Critoniopsis huilensis,
Critoniopsis duncanii,
Critoniopsis autumnalis,
Critoniopsis jalcana,
Critoniopsis pendula,
Critoniopsis oblongifolia,
Critoniopsis lindenii,
Critoniopsis macphersonii,
Critoniopsis jelskii,
Critoniopsis zamorensis,
Critoniopsis sodiroi,
Critoniopsis persetosa,
Critoniopsis occidentalis,
Critoniopsis nonoensis,
Critoniopsis unguiculata,
Critoniopsis quillonensis,
Critoniopsis choquetangensis,
Critoniopsis cuatrecasasii,
Critoniopsis boliviana,
Critoniopsis cajamarcensis,
Critoniopsis elbertiana,
Critoniopsis diazii,
Critoniopsis glandulata,
Critoniopsis paradoxa,
Critoniopsis dorrii,
Critoniopsis macrofoliata,
Critoniopsis cerulosa,
Critoniopsis yamboyensis,
Critoniopsis meridensis,
Critoniopsis uniflosculosa,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,