Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albifolium
ID:
22663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zoellner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Hist. Nat. Valparaiso 3: 65 (1970). (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021992

Common Names

  • Culcitium albifolium
  • White-flowered Culcitium
  • White Culcitium

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Synonyms

  • Senecio zoellneri Martic. & Quezada [unknown]
  • Senecio zoellneri Marticorena & Quezada [deprecated]

Description

Culcitium albifolium (also called White-leaved Culcitium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows to a height of 0.2-0.3 m and has a branched stem with lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry grasslands and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Culcitium albifolium is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Culcitium albifolium has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Culcitium albifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It requires regular watering during the growing season and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Culcitium albifolium

Culcitium albifolium is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky, dry habitats.

Culcitium albifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Culcitium albifolium?

Culcitium albifolium

What is the common name of Culcitium albifolium?

White-Leaved Culcitium

What is the family of Culcitium albifolium?

Asteraceae

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,

References