Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
gcc
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 24: 382 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113817
Common Names
- Macrocarpa Daisy
- Chardinia Macrocarpa
- Macrocarpa
Description
Chardinia macrocarpa (also called 'Large-fruited Chardinia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a single flower head. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and the flowers are yellow. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in dry open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chardinia macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat wounds and skin irritations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chardinia macrocarpa is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc with a small, white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chardinia macrocarpa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize lightly in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Chardinia macrocarpa
Chardinia macrocarpa is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Chardinia macrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chardinia macrocarpa?
Chardinia macrocarpa
What type of plant is Chardinia macrocarpa?
Chardinia macrocarpa is a shrub.
Where is Chardinia macrocarpa native to?
Chardinia macrocarpa is native to South Africa.
Species in the Chardinia genus
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,