Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 214 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045774
Common Names
- Amellus flosculosus
- Small-flowered Amellus
- Small-flowered Daisy
Synonyms
- Amellus hispidus flosculosus (DC.) Harv. [unknown]
- Pegolettia arenicola Dinter ex Range [unknown]
Description
Amellus flosculosus (also called Small-flowered Amellus, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white or pink flowers. It is native to Europe, and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Amellus flosculosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amellus flosculosus has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amellus flosculosus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. To propagate by seed, sow in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Divide clumps in spring.
Where to Find Amellus flosculosus
Amellus flosculosus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in the temperate climates of the region.
Amellus flosculosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amellus flosculosus?
Amellus flosculosus
What is the common name of Amellus flosculosus?
Flosculose Amellus
What is the growth habit of Amellus flosculosus?
It is an upright, clump-forming perennial
Species in the Amellus genus
Amellus epaleaceus,
Amellus nanus,
Amellus tenuifolius,
Amellus tridactylus,
Amellus flosculosus,
Amellus coilopodius,
Amellus capensis,
Amellus strigosus,
Amellus microglossus,
Amellus asteroides,
Amellus reductus,
Amellus alternifolius,
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,