Status:
valid
Authors:
(Font Quer) Heywood
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Bot. Cavanilles 32(2): 184 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002030
Common Names
- Long-pinnate Leucanthemopsis
- Leucanthemopsis
- Long-pinnate Daisy
Synonyms
- Pyrethrum pallidum longipectinatum Pau [unknown]
- Tanacetum pallidum longipectinatum (Font Quer) Maire [unknown]
- Leucanthemum longipectinatum Font Quer [unknown]
Description
Leucanthemopsis longipectinata (also called long-pinnate white daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leucanthemopsis longipectinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leucanthemopsis longipectinata is a small white disc floret, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.3 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucanthemopsis longipectinata is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading the flowers will help to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Leucanthemopsis longipectinata
Leucanthemopsis longipectinata is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Leucanthemopsis longipectinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucanthemopsis longipectinata?
Leucanthemopsis longipectinata
What is the common name of Leucanthemopsis longipectinata?
Long-pinnate oxeye daisy
What is the natural habitat of Leucanthemopsis longipectinata?
Grasslands, meadows, and pastures
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,