Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pulverulenta
ID:
139945

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lag.) Heywood

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Bot. Cavanilles 32(2): 184 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139274

Common Names

  • Leucanthemopsis pulverulenta
  • Pulverulent White-Daisy
  • Pulverulent Ox-Eye Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Tanacetum pulverulentum pulverulentum [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum alpinum pulverulentum (Lag.) Bonnier [unknown]

Description

Leucanthemopsis pulverulenta (also called 'Powdered Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single flower head. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Leucanthemopsis pulverulenta is a perennial plant that can be used as a ground cover in gardens and flower beds. It has a low-growing habit and produces white daisy-like flowers in the summer. It is also drought-tolerant and can be used to help control erosion on slopes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leucanthemopsis pulverulenta sub. pseudopulverulenta (Heywood) Heywood
Leucanthemopsis pulverulenta sub. pulverulenta

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucanthemopsis pulverulenta has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucanthemopsis pulverulenta is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by seed, but it is slow and unreliable.

Where to Find Leucanthemopsis pulverulenta

Leucanthemopsis pulverulenta is native to the mountains of Central Europe.

Leucanthemopsis pulverulenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucanthemopsis pulverulenta?

Leucanthemopsis pulverulenta

What is the natural habitat of Leucanthemopsis pulverulenta?

Grasslands

What are the common names of Leucanthemopsis pulverulenta?

Pulverulent's Daisy

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-99881: Based on the initial data import
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.
Vernon Heywood (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heywood' in the authors string.