Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lowe) A.Hansen & Sunding
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Fl. Macaronesia, ed. 2 1: 92. 1979
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066212
Common Names
- Massonianus Cheirolophus
- Massonianus Daisy
- Cheirolophus Daisy
Description
Cheirolophus massonianus (also called Masson's Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has a rounded shape and grows to a height of 1.5 m. It prefers sunny, dry locations and grows in rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cheirolophus massonianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cheirolophus massonianus is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheirolophus massonianus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a light, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Cheirolophus massonianus
Cheirolophus massonianus is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Cheirolophus massonianus FAQ
What are the characteristics of Cheirolophus massonianus?
Cheirolophus massonianus is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has a single stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves. The flowers are yellow and the fruit is a small, three-lobed capsule.
What is the habitat of Cheirolophus massonianus?
Cheirolophus massonianus is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Central and Eastern Europe.
What is the flowering period of Cheirolophus massonianus?
Cheirolophus massonianus flowers from June to August.
Species in the Cheirolophus genus
Cheirolophus metlesicsii,
Cheirolophus grandifolius,
Cheirolophus santos-abreui,
Cheirolophus webbianus,
Cheirolophus benoistii,
Cheirolophus satarataensis,
Cheirolophus junonianus,
Cheirolophus ghomerythus,
Cheirolophus duranii,
Cheirolophus dariasii,
Cheirolophus sventenii,
Cheirolophus massonianus,
Cheirolophus arboreus,
Cheirolophus canariensis,
Cheirolophus arbutifolius,
Cheirolophus burchardii,
Cheirolophus intybaceus,
Cheirolophus mauritanicus,
Cheirolophus tananicus,
Cheirolophus sempervirens,
Cheirolophus teydis,
Cheirolophus uliginosus,
Cheirolophus crassifolius,
Cheirolophus mansanetianus,
Cheirolophus tagananensis,
Cheirolophus falcisectus,
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,