Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) G.López & C.E.Jarvis
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 40(2): 343 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137288
Common Names
- Leucanthemopsis pectinata
- Pectinate Daisy
- Toothed Margined Daisy
Synonyms
- Matricaria pectinata Desr. [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum radicans Pers. [unknown]
- Pyrethrum radicans Cav. [unknown]
- Matricaria radicans Poir. [unknown]
- Leucanthemum pectinatum DC. [unknown]
- Tanacetum radicans Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Prolongoa pectinata Boiss. [unknown]
- Leucanthemopsis radicans (Cav.) Heywood [unknown]
- Pyrethrum pallidum radicans (Cav.) Pau [unknown]
- Pyrethrum pectinatum Hoffmanns. & Link [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum pectinatum L. [unknown]
Description
Leucanthemopsis pectinata (also called Pectinate Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a short stem and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Leucanthemopsis pectinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leucanthemopsis pectinata is a small yellow or white flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucanthemopsis pectinata is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clumps. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in dry, sandy soils.
Where to Find Leucanthemopsis pectinata
Leucanthemopsis pectinata is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Leucanthemopsis pectinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucanthemopsis pectinata?
Leucanthemopsis pectinata
What is the common name of Leucanthemopsis pectinata?
Pectinate Daisy
Where is Leucanthemopsis pectinata found?
Leucanthemopsis pectinata is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
Species in the Leucanthemopsis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,