Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pers.) Humphries
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 5(4): 214 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018648
Common Names
- Broussonet's Marguerite
- Broussonet's Daisy
- Broussonet's Argyranthemum
Description
Argyranthemum broussonetii (also called Marguerite Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow or white. It prefers sunny and dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Argyranthemum broussonetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Argyranthemum broussonetii sub. broussonetii
Argyranthemum broussonetii sub. gomerensis Humphries
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Argyranthemum broussonetii has white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argyranthemum broussonetii is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny spot until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted to their permanent location. Argyranthemum broussonetii prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Argyranthemum broussonetii
Argyranthemum broussonetii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Argyranthemum broussonetii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argyranthemum broussonetii?
Argyranthemum broussonetii
What is the family of Argyranthemum broussonetii?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Argyranthemum broussonetii?
Dry grasslands and steppes
Species in the Argyranthemum genus
Argyranthemum thalassophilum,
Argyranthemum adauctum,
Argyranthemum foeniculaceum,
Argyranthemum broussonetii,
Argyranthemum filifolium,
Argyranthemum webbii,
Argyranthemum lemsii,
Argyranthemum sundingii,
Argyranthemum haouarytheum,
Argyranthemum tenerifae,
Argyranthemum pinnatifidum,
Argyranthemum maderense,
Argyranthemum haematomma,
Argyranthemum frutescens,
Argyranthemum hierrense,
Argyranthemum dissectum,
Argyranthemum lidii,
Argyranthemum foeniculum,
Argyranthemum escarrei,
Argyranthemum winteri,
Argyranthemum sventenii,
Argyranthemum gracile,
Argyranthemum callichrysum,
Argyranthemum foeniculaceum,
Argyranthemum coronopifolium,
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,