Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maire) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Preslia 45(2): 143 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122685
Common Names
- Cheirolophus Tananicus
- Tenerife Cabbage
- Canary Island Cabbage
Synonyms
- Centaurea tananica Maire [unknown]
- Cheirolophus tananicus (Maire) Ibn Tattou [unknown]
Description
Cheirolophus tananicus (also called Tananian Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Tanzania. It has a basal rosette of leaves and daisy-like flowers with yellow petals and a dark center. It grows in open grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cheirolophus tananicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cheirolophus tananicus is a yellow-green disc floret, with a diameter of up to 1.5 cm. The seed is an achene, with a length of up to 1.5 mm. The seedling is a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheirolophus tananicus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cheirolophus tananicus
Cheirolophus tananicus is native to the Canary Islands. It can be found in the islands of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and La Palma.
Cheirolophus tananicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirolophus tananicus?
Cheirolophus tananicus
What is the common name of Cheirolophus tananicus?
Tanan Cheirolophus
What is the natural habitat of Cheirolophus tananicus?
Grassy and rocky slopes
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,