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
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.
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 Calendula genus
Calendula officinalis,
Calendula arvensis,
Calendula karakalensis,
Calendula arvensis,
Calendula palaestina,
Calendula meuselii,
Calendula lanzae,
Calendula pachysperma,
Calendula suffruticosa,
Calendula eckerleinii,
Calendula stellata,
Calendula tripterocarpa,
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,