Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & C.I.Blanche) Brullo
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Webbia 34(1): 301 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000099822
Common Names
- Iphionoides Chiliadenus
- Iphionoides Daisy
- Iphionoides Fleabane
Synonyms
- Iphiona iphionoides Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
- Varthemia iphionoides Boiss. & C.I.Blanche [unknown]
- Jasonia iphionoides (Boiss. & C.I.Blanche) Botsch. [unknown]
Description
Chiliadenus iphionoides (also called Common Chiliadenus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 1 m and has grey-green leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in scrub and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chiliadenus iphionoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiliadenus iphionoides has small white flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiliadenus iphionoides is a fast-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Chiliadenus iphionoides
Chiliadenus iphionoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Chiliadenus iphionoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiliadenus iphionoides?
Chiliadenus iphionoides
What is the family of Chiliadenus iphionoides?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Chiliadenus iphionoides?
None
Species in the Chiliadenus genus
Chiliadenus bocconei,
Chiliadenus hesperius,
Chiliadenus rupestris,
Chiliadenus sericeus,
Chiliadenus lopadusanus,
Chiliadenus glutinosus,
Chiliadenus candicans,
Chiliadenus montanus,
Chiliadenus antiatlanticus,
Chiliadenus iphionoides,
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,