Status:
valid
Authors:
Humphries
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 5(4): 205 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087510
Common Names
- Lid's Marguerite
- Lid's Daisy
- Lid's Argyranthemum
Description
Argyranthemum lidii (also called 'Lid's Marguerite', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It is characterized by its white flower heads and toothed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Argyranthemum lidii has been used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a flavoring agent, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Argyranthemum lidii has white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argyranthemum lidii is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Argyranthemum lidii
Argyranthemum lidii can be found in the Canary Islands.
Argyranthemum lidii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argyranthemum lidii?
Argyranthemum lidii
What is the family of Argyranthemum lidii?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Argyranthemum lidii?
Grassland, meadows, and scrubland
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,