Crocidium multicaule - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multicaule
ID:
82433
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1(6): t. 118 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081762
Common Names
- Many-Stemmed Cirsium
- Crocidium Multicaule
- Multicaule
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crocidium multicaule (also called Many-stemmed Crocidium, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has a thick, fleshy taproot and small, yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crocidium multicaule is a plant that is used for ornamental purposes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crocidium multicaule is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crocidium multicaule is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. The plant prefers well-drained soils in full sun and is drought-tolerant. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Crocidium multicaule
Crocidium multicaule can be found in dry, rocky soils in the western United States.
Crocidium multicaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocidium multicaule?
Crocidium multicaule
What type of plant is Crocidium multicaule?
It is an annual herb
Where is Crocidium multicaule native to?
It is native to South America
Species in the Crocidium genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-38300: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.