Status:
valid
Authors:
Lowe
Source:
gcc
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Man. Fl. Madeira 1(4): 464 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086100
Common Names
- Argyranthemum frutescens
- Marguerite Daisy
- Paris Daisy
Synonyms
- Chrysanthemum dissectum Lowe [unknown]
Description
Argyranthemum dissectum (also called 'Fernleaf Marguerite', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem with white or yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Argyranthemum dissectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argyranthemum dissectum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argyranthemum dissectum is an annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location.
Where to Find Argyranthemum dissectum
Argyranthemum dissectum can be found in the Canary Islands.
Argyranthemum dissectum FAQ
What are the growing requirements of Argyranthemum dissectum?
Argyranthemum dissectum requires full sun, well-draining soil, and regular watering.
What type of climate does Argyranthemum dissectum prefer?
Argyranthemum dissectum prefers a warm, temperate climate.
What type of soil does Argyranthemum dissectum prefer?
Argyranthemum dissectum prefers a well-draining, sandy soil.
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,