Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
3102

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Grossh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Trud. Geobot. Obsl. Pastb. S. S. R. Azerb., Baku ser. A, 7: 105. 1931 ; =(Trans. Geobot. Invest. Pasturelands, Azerb.)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002431



Common Names

  • Amberboa Glauca
  • Glaucous Amberboa
  • Giant Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea glauca Puschk. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Centaurea biennis Iljin [unknown]
  • Amberboa biennis Iljin [unknown]
  • Amberboa glauca glauca [unknown]
  • Amberboa glauca Less. [unknown]
  • Amberboa glauca biennis Iljin [unknown]
  • Chryseis glauca Cass. [unknown]
  • Amberboa biennis (Iljin) Grossh. [unknown]

Description

Amberboa glauca (also called Glaucous Amberboa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in moist and sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Amberboa glauca is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amberboa glauca has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amberboa glauca is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by sowing seeds directly in the garden or by taking cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Amberboa glauca

Amberboa glauca is found in the Mediterranean region.

Amberboa glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amberboa glauca?

Amberboa glauca

What is the natural habitat of Amberboa glauca?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Amberboa glauca?

It is an annual with an upright, branching habit.

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-102337: Based on the initial data import
Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.