Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Santos) G.Kunkel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Cuad. Bot. Canaria 28: 54 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062711
Common Names
- Cheirolophus Sventenii
- Sventen's Daisy
- Alpine Daisy
Description
Cheirolophus sventenii (also called the Sventenius' Cheirolophus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flower heads and hairy leaves, and grows in dry grassland and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cheirolophus sventenii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, as well as being used as a natural dye and for its fragrant aroma.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cheirolophus sventenii sub. sventenii
Cheirolophus sventenii sub. gracilis A.Santos
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cheirolophus sventenii has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheirolophus sventenii is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It grows best in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Plant divisions in a well-drained soil and water regularly until established.
Where to Find Cheirolophus sventenii
Cheirolophus sventenii can be found in the mountains of the western Mediterranean region.
Cheirolophus sventenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirolophus sventenii?
Cheirolophus sventenii
What is the family of Cheirolophus sventenii?
Asteraceae
Where is Cheirolophus sventenii found?
It is found in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula
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,