Status:
valid
Authors:
Pomel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. : 32 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127150
Common Names
- Evergreen Cheirolophus
- Sempervirens Cheirolophus
- Perennial Cheirolophus
Synonyms
- Sagmen sempervirens Hill [unknown]
- Cyanus montanus montanus [unknown]
- Centaurea sempervirens sempervirens [unknown]
- Cheirolophus sempervirens sempervirens [unknown]
- Centaurea montana montana [unknown]
- Centaurea montana montana [unknown]
- Centaurea sempervirens sempervirens [unknown]
- Cyanus hastatus Moench [unknown]
- Cheirolophus lanceolatus Cass. [unknown]
- Cyanus variegatus Baumg. [unknown]
- Ptosimopappus sempervirens Boiss. [unknown]
- Centaurea graminifolia Pourr. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
- Centaurea seusana Benth. [illegitimate]
- Centaurea sordida Salisb. [unknown]
- Centaurea montana Burm.f. [unknown]
- Centaurea montana angustifolia (Mill.) P.Fourn. [unknown]
- Centaurea montana alba Hort. [unknown]
- Centaurea variegata Lam. [unknown]
- Jacea graminifolia Lam. [unknown]
- Centaurea sempervirens L. [unknown]
- Centaurea seusana Chaix [unknown]
- Centaurea sempervirens albiflora P.Silva & R.Lopes [unknown]
- Cyanus graminifolius (Lam.) Olšavská [unknown]
Description
Cheirolophus sempervirens (also called Evergreen Sea-daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, toothed leaves and small, yellow-orange flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas such as mountains and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Cheirolophus sempervirens is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cheirolophus sempervirens is a yellow-orange color and is daisy-like in shape. The seeds are small and black in color and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheirolophus sempervirens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but will need more frequent watering. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to germinate. Division is the preferred method of propagation.
Where to Find Cheirolophus sempervirens
Cheirolophus sempervirens is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and rocky areas.
Cheirolophus sempervirens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirolophus sempervirens?
Cheirolophus sempervirens
What type of plant is Cheirolophus sempervirens?
Cheirolophus sempervirens is an evergreen shrub.
Where is Cheirolophus sempervirens native to?
Cheirolophus sempervirens is native to the Mediterranean region.
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,