Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachysperma
ID:
66045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zohary

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Palestine J. Bot., Jerusalem Ser. 2: 172 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065374

Common Names

  • Calendula pachysperma
  • Pachysperma Calendula
  • Thick-seeded Calendula

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Description

Calendula pachysperma (also called thick-seeded calendula, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calendula pachysperma is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and analgesic properties. It is also used in cosmetics, perfumes and aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calendula pachysperma is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calendula pachysperma is a short-lived perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in the spring.

Where to Find Calendula pachysperma

Calendula pachysperma is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky and sandy soils.

Calendula pachysperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calendula pachysperma?

Calendula pachysperma

What type of plant is Calendula pachysperma?

It is an annual herb

Where is Calendula pachysperma found?

It is found in Mexico and Central America

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,