Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40(2): 248 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123467
Common Names
- Cineraria Grandibracteata
- Grandibracteata Cineraria
- Grandibracteata Dusty Miller
Description
Cineraria grandibracteata (also called Grand Bracted Cineraria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and large, daisy-like flower heads with yellow disk florets and white ray florets. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cineraria grandibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat colds, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cineraria grandibracteata is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower with yellow disc florets. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cineraria grandibracteata is an easy-to-grow annual flower that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in spring or start them indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. The seeds should be sown in a shallow trench and lightly covered with soil. Keep the soil moist until germination. Thin the seedlings to 12-18 inches apart when they are 2-3 inches tall.
Where to Find Cineraria grandibracteata
Cineraria grandibracteata is native to the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and La Palma.
Cineraria grandibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cineraria grandibracteata?
Cineraria grandibracteata
What is the common name of Cineraria grandibracteata?
Large-bracted Cineraria
What is the natural habitat of Cineraria grandibracteata?
Grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands
Species in the Cineraria genus
Cineraria longipes,
Cineraria deltoidea,
Cineraria geraniifolia,
Cineraria lobata,
Cineraria saxifraga,
Cineraria britteniae,
Cineraria mollis,
Cineraria albicans,
Cineraria erosa,
Cineraria atriplicifolia,
Cineraria ngwenyensis,
Cineraria arctotidea,
Cineraria dryogeton,
Cineraria canescens,
Cineraria decipiens,
Cineraria pulchra,
Cineraria erosa,
Cineraria burkei,
Cineraria mitellifolia,
Cineraria abyssinica,
Cineraria microglossa,
Cineraria laxiflora,
Cineraria glandulosa,
Cineraria erodioides,
Cineraria anampoza,
Cineraria pinnata,
Cineraria lyratiformis,
Cineraria huilensis,
Cineraria magnicephala,
Cineraria exilis,
Cineraria platycarpa,
Cineraria austrotransvaalensis,
Cineraria sebaldii,
Cineraria densiflora,
Cineraria parvifolia,
Cineraria tomentosolanatus,
Cineraria mazoensis,
Cineraria grandibracteata,
Cineraria dieterlenii,
Cineraria polycephala,
Cineraria tomentolanata,
Cineraria humifusa,
Cineraria albomontana,
Cineraria geifolia,
Cineraria aspera,
Cineraria vagans,
Cineraria alchemilloides,
Cineraria cyanomontana,
Cineraria vallis-pacis,
Cineraria tomentolanatus,
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,