Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hoffmanns. & Link) Heywood
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Bot. Cavanilles 32(2): 184 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060608
Common Names
- Yellow Daisy
- Yellow Marguerite
- Yellow Oxeye Daisy
Synonyms
- Pyrethrum flaveolum flaveolum [unknown]
- Leucanthemopsis flaveola flaveola [unknown]
Description
Leucanthemopsis flaveola (also called Yellow-flowered Oxeye, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 15 cm. It is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Leucanthemopsis flaveola is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and skin problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Leucanthemopsis flaveola sub. flaveola
Leucanthemopsis flaveola sub. alpestris (Mariz) Franco
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucanthemopsis flaveola has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucanthemopsis flaveola is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Leucanthemopsis flaveola
Leucanthemopsis flaveola can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.
Leucanthemopsis flaveola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucanthemopsis flaveola?
Leucanthemopsis flaveola
What is the common name of Leucanthemopsis flaveola?
Yellow-flowered Daisy
Where is Leucanthemopsis flaveola found?
Leucanthemopsis flaveola is found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.
Species in the Leucanthemopsis 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,