Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Fis.-Geogr. Nac. Costa Rica viii. 303.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599655
Common Names
- Chamaeranthemum tonduzii
- Tonduz Daisy
- Garden Daisy
Description
Chamaeranthemum tonduzii (also called Tonduz's Chamaeranthemum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaeranthemum tonduzii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization on slopes and embankments. The leaves of the plant are edible and can be used in salads.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chamaeranthemum tonduzii is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaeranthemum tonduzii is a low-growing, evergreen succulent that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It can also be grown from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Chamaeranthemum tonduzii
Chamaeranthemum tonduzii is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, from Spain to Greece.
Chamaeranthemum tonduzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaeranthemum tonduzii?
Chamaeranthemum tonduzii
What is the common name of Chamaeranthemum tonduzii?
Tonduz's Chamaeranthemum
What is the natural habitat of Chamaeranthemum tonduzii?
Dry, rocky slopes
Species in the Chamaeranthemum genus
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,