Crassocephalum — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Crassocephalum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
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Crassocephalum crepidioides
Crassocephalum crepidioides
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Grows well in soils that are rich in organic matter. An easy to grow vegetable, especially suited to shady localities in home gardens and tree plantations. Often cultivated as a food crop in the tropics, the plant has light, plumed seeds that are easily distributed by the wind.
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Crassocephalum rubens
Crassocephalum rubens
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in subtropical and tropical climates at low to moderate elevations. It is found in areas with an annual rainfall of 1,000 - 1,600 mm. The plant grows best in a well-drained soil with a high organic matter content.
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