Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
filifolium
ID:
27273

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) Humphries

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 5(4): 225 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026602



Common Names

  • Argyranthemum filifolium
  • Silver Marguerite
  • Silver Daisy


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Description

Argyranthemum filifolium (also called Thread-leaved marguerite, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region of Europe. It has a single stem with a rosette of spiny, lobed leaves. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Argyranthemum filifolium is an edible plant that is often used as a salad green or as a cooked vegetable. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory illnesses. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argyranthemum filifolium has yellow flowers with long, thin spines. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves with spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyranthemum filifolium is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Argyranthemum filifolium

Argyranthemum filifolium is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the wild on the islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

Argyranthemum filifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyranthemum filifolium?

Argyranthemum filifolium

What is the natural habitat of Argyranthemum filifolium?

It is native to the Canary Islands and Madeira.

What are the common names of Argyranthemum filifolium?

It is also known as Filiferous Marguerite, Thread-leaved Marguerite, and Thread-leaved Daisy.

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-125708: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Chris Humphries (1947-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humphries' in the authors string.