Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gracile
ID:
127445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 2): 261 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126774



Common Names

  • Daisy Bush
  • Mountain Daisy
  • Graceful Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Chrysanthemum gracile (Sch.Bip.) Masf. [unknown]

Description

Argyranthemum gracile (also called marguerite daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers in the summer. It grows in dry, open, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Argyranthemum gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argyranthemum gracile is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyranthemum gracile is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Argyranthemum gracile

Argyranthemum gracile can be found in the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and La Palma.

Argyranthemum gracile FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Argyranthemum gracile?

Argyranthemum gracile prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

What is the best time to plant Argyranthemum gracile?

Argyranthemum gracile should be planted in the spring or fall.

How much sunlight does Argyranthemum gracile need?

Argyranthemum gracile prefers full sun to partial shade.

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