Status:
valid
Authors:
Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 1817: 11 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059922
Common Names
- Commerson's Cylindrocline
- Cylindrocline Commersonii
- Commersonii Cylindrocline
Synonyms
- Lepidopogon gnaphalodes Tausch [unknown]
- Conyza ponae Sieber ex Tausch [unknown]
- Lepidopogon ponae Tausch [unknown]
Description
Cylindrocline commersonii (also called Commerson's Cylindrocline, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It has yellow flowers and is native to Madagascar. It is found in open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cylindrocline commersonii is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as headaches and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cylindrocline commersonii has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cylindrocline commersonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Cylindrocline commersonii
Cylindrocline commersonii is native to the islands of Madagascar and Mauritius. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Cylindrocline commersonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cylindrocline commersonii?
Cylindrocline commersonii
What is the family of Cylindrocline commersonii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Cylindrocline commersonii?
Commerson's daisy
Species in the Cylindrocline genus
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,