Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gracilicaule
ID:
18976

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dufour) Alavi & Heywood

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Aragonesa Ci. Nat. 1: 48 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018305

Common Names

  • Slender Daisy
  • Leucanthemum gracilicaule
  • Slender Oxeye Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Chrysanthemum gracilicaule Dufour [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum vulgare gracilicaule (Dufour) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]

Description

Leucanthemum gracilicaule (also called Slender Oxeye Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leucanthemum gracilicaule is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucanthemum gracilicaule is a white color and has a daisy-like structure. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucanthemum gracilicaule is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the rootstock in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and lightly covered with soil. Keep the soil moist and the seedlings should emerge in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Leucanthemum gracilicaule

Leucanthemum gracilicaule can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.

Leucanthemum gracilicaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucanthemum gracilicaule?

Leucanthemum gracilicaule

What is the common name of Leucanthemum gracilicaule?

Slender-stemmed Daisy

Where is Leucanthemum gracilicaule native to?

Leucanthemum gracilicaule is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Leucanthemum genus

Leucanthemum meridionale, Leucanthemum glaucophyllum, Leucanthemum monspeliense, Leucanthemum burnatii, Leucanthemum gaudinii, Leucanthemum subglaucum, Leucanthemum visianii, Leucanthemum rohlenae, Leucanthemum gracilicaule, Leucanthemum atratum, Leucanthemum eliasii, Leucanthemum valentinum, Leucanthemum montserratianum, Leucanthemum delarbrei, Leucanthemum adustum, Leucanthemum pluriflorum, Leucanthemum halleri, Leucanthemum tridactylites, Leucanthemum vulgare, Leucanthemum virgatum, Leucanthemum halleri, Leucanthemum laciniatum, Leucanthemum tridactylites, Leucanthemum corunnense, Leucanthemum coronopifolium, Leucanthemum chloroticum, Leucanthemum gallaecicum, Leucanthemum pawlowskii, Leucanthemum aligulatum, Leucanthemum glaucophyllum, Leucanthemum maximum, Leucanthemum silvaticum, Leucanthemum ircutianum, Leucanthemum lacustre, Leucanthemum sylvaticum, Leucanthemum maestracense, Leucanthemum cuneifolium, Leucanthemum illyricum, Leucanthemum favargeri, Leucanthemum catalaunicum, Leucanthemum pallens, Leucanthemum heterophyllum, Leucanthemum corsicum, Leucanthemum graminifolium, Leucanthemum platylepis, Leucanthemum lithopolitanicum, Leucanthemum rotundifolium, Leucanthemum pachyphyllum, Leucanthemum esterellense, Leucanthemum ligusticum,

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

IPNI record: 230009-1: Originally associated with wfo-0000119077
The Plant List version 1.0, record: gcc-8038: Originally associated with wfo-0000119077
The Plant List version 1.1, record: gcc-8038: Originally associated with wfo-0000119077
Léon Dufour (1780-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dufour' in the authors string.
Vernon Heywood (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heywood' in the authors string.
S.A. Alavi (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alavi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230009-1: Based on the initial data import