Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
salicifolium
ID:
82891

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 904 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082220

Common Names

  • Ox-eye Daisy
  • Sea Ox-eye
  • Willow-leaved Buphthalmum

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Description

Buphthalmum salicifolium (also called Willowleaf oxeye, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a slender stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height, and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in moist meadows, roadsides and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Buphthalmum salicifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Buphthalmum salicifolium sub. salicifolium
Buphthalmum salicifolium sub. flexile (Bertol.) Garbari

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Buphthalmum salicifolium is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buphthalmum salicifolium is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. Propagation is best done in spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Buphthalmum salicifolium

Buphthalmum salicifolium can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia.

Buphthalmum salicifolium FAQ

What are the common names of Buphthalmum salicifolium?

Common names of Buphthalmum salicifolium include oxeye daisy, ox-eye daisy, and yellow oxeye daisy.

What is the optimal soil type for Buphthalmum salicifolium?

Buphthalmum salicifolium prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.5 to 8.0.

What is the optimal temperature for Buphthalmum salicifolium?

Buphthalmum salicifolium prefers temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F).

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,

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