Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maire) Humphries
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 7(3): 127 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060554
Common Names
- Homogamos Anacyclus
- Anacyclus Homogamos
- Homogamos
Synonyms
- Anacyclus dissimilis eriolepis Maire [unknown]
- Anacyclus valentinus eu-valentinus Thell. [unknown]
- Anacyclus valentinus dissimilis (Pomel) Thell. [unknown]
- Anacyclus tomentosus discoideus Guss. [unknown]
- Anacyclus clavatus discoideus Willk. & Lange [unknown]
- Anacyclus dissimilis australis Maire [unknown]
- Anacyclus valentinus dissimilis Nègre [unknown]
- Anacyclus valentinus homogamos Maire [unknown]
Description
Anacyclus homogamos (also called Peacock Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers with yellow centers and grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anacyclus homogamos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anacyclus homogamos has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anacyclus homogamos is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Anacyclus homogamos
Anacyclus homogamos is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas.
Anacyclus homogamos FAQ
What are the best growing conditions for Anacyclus homogamos?
Anacyclus homogamos prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
How often should Anacyclus homogamos be watered?
Anacyclus homogamos should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
How can I encourage blooming in Anacyclus homogamos?
To encourage blooming in Anacyclus homogamos, provide plenty of sunlight and water, and fertilize regularly.
Species in the Anacyclus genus
Anacyclus valentinus,
Anacyclus maroccanus,
Anacyclus nigellifolius,
Anacyclus bethuriae,
Anacyclus inconstans,
Anacyclus linearilobus,
Anacyclus latealatus,
Anacyclus pyrethrum,
Anacyclus homogamos,
Anacyclus anatolicus,
Anacyclus radiatus,
Anacyclus monanthos,
Anacyclus pyrethrum,
Anacyclus ciliatus,
Anacyclus clavatus,
Anacyclus malvesiensis,
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,