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
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.
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 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,