Redflower ragleaf (Crassocephalum crepidioides, J. Bot. 50: 211 (1912))

Family: Asteraceae

Author: (Benth.) S.Moore

Bibliography: J. Bot. 50: 211 (1912)

Year: 1912

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Crassocephalum

Vegetable: Unknown

Observations: Trop. & S. Africa, Madagascar

Description

Redflower ragleaf, scientifically known as Crassocephalum crepidioides, belongs to the diverse Asteraceae family. This plant is predominantly found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South and tropical Africa, as well as in Madagascar. It is known for its resilience and adaptability to varying climates within these regions.

The botanical intricacies of the Redflower ragleaf were documented in the renowned publication, J. Bot., specifically in volume 50, on page 211, in the year 1912. The description and classification were provided by the prominent botanist S. Moore, who built upon the earlier work of George Bentham, thereby refining our understanding of this species.

Crassocephalum crepidioides exhibits characteristic flowering patterns that contribute to its common name. The bright, reddish hues of its flowers make it a distinct and recognizable member of its ecosystem. This plant not only adds to the floral diversity but also plays a significant role in the local ecology where it thrives.

Common Names

Eng: redflower ragleaf, ebolo, fireweed, red-flower ragleaf, thickhead
Fra: ebolo
Por: eyukula
Kin: igisugizi, ikifuranindi
Run: ikifurifuri
En: Redflower ragleaf, Ebolo, Fireweed, Red-flower ragleaf, Thickhead
Fr: Ebolo
Rw: Igisugizi, Ikifuranindi
Rn: Ikifurifuri
Pt: Eyukula

Synonyms

• Crassocephalum diversifolium var. crepidioides ((Benth.) Hiern)
• Gynura diversifolia (Sch.Bip. ex Asch.)
• Crassocephalum diversifolium var. polycephalum ((Benth.) Hiern)
• Crassocephalum crepidioides var. luteum (Steen.)
• Senecio crepidioides ((Benth.) Asch.)
• Crassocephalum diversifolium (Hiern)
• Crassocephalum crepidioides f. luteum ((Steen.) Belcher)
• Gynura crepidioides (Benth.)
• Gynura microcephala (Vatke)
• Gynura polycephala (Benth.)

Distribution

• Angola (native)
• Benin (native)
• Cameroon (native)
• Cape Provinces (native)
• Central African Repu (native)
• Congo (native)
• Ethiopia (native)
• Gabon (native)
• Ghana (native)
• Guinea (native)
• Gulf of Guinea Is. (native)
• Ivory Coast (native)
• KwaZulu-Natal (native)
• Liberia (native)
• Madagascar (native)
• Mozambique (native)
• Nigeria (native)
• Northern Provinces (native)
• Senegal (native)
• Sierra Leone (native)
• Sudan (native)
• Swaziland (native)
• Togo (native)
• Zambia (native)
• Zaïre (native)
• Zimbabwe (native)
• Assam (introduced)
• Bangladesh (introduced)
• Cambodia (introduced)
• Caroline Is. (introduced)
• China South-Central (introduced)
• China Southeast (introduced)
• Christmas I. (introduced)
• Costa Rica (introduced)
• Dominican Republic (introduced)
• East Himalaya (introduced)
• Fiji (introduced)
• Florida (introduced)
• Guatemala (introduced)
• Hawaii (introduced)
• Honduras (introduced)
• India (introduced)
• Jamaica (introduced)
• Japan (introduced)
• Jawa (introduced)
• Korea (introduced)
• Laos (introduced)
• Malaya (introduced)
• Marianas (introduced)
• Marquesas (introduced)
• Mauritius (introduced)
• Myanmar (introduced)
• Nepal (introduced)
• New Guinea (introduced)
• New South Wales (introduced)
• Niue (introduced)
• Norfolk Is. (introduced)
• Philippines (introduced)
• Puerto Rico (introduced)
• Queensland (introduced)
• Society Is. (introduced)
• Sri Lanka (introduced)
• Thailand (introduced)
• Tibet (introduced)
• Tonga (introduced)
• Turkey (introduced)
• Vietnam (introduced)
• Yemen (introduced)

Additional Images

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Flower

Taken Aug 20, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 15, 2019 by Burakum (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 17, 2020 by Kar-Lee Abbott (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 9, 2017 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Dec 14, 2021 by Rakesh Verma (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Jan 9, 2022 by Marcos Rogerio (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 17, 2022 by V Angeluna (cc-by-sa)

Taken Dec 22, 2021 by Srinath Sastry (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 9, 2017 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 23, 2021 by rifan stufodi (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Apr 4, 2021 by Julian Hines (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 28, 2004 by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Anthony G. Miller (cc-by-nc)

Taken Sep 3, 2022 by raghav goswami (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 3, 2022 by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 20, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Nov 28, 2004 by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Anthony G. Miller (cc-by-nc)

Taken Oct 9, 2017 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 7, 2021 by Jorsh Langi (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Aug 28, 2021 by John Tasirin (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 28, 2004 by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Anthony G. Miller (cc-by-nc)

Taken Nov 28, 2004 by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Anthony G. Miller (cc-by-nc)

Bark

Taken May 23, 2020 by Neera khati (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3115443)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199488-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Crassocephalum crepidioides (Benth.) S.Moore)

Specifications

Growth