Status:
valid
Authors:
Humphries & Aldridge
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 5(4): 211 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124422
Common Names
- Marguerite Daisy
- St. Vincent Daisy
- Argyranthemum
Description
Argyranthemum sventenii (also called Margarita daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Canary Islands. It has a woody stem and produces white and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Argyranthemum sventenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its flowers can be used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argyranthemum sventenii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argyranthemum sventenii is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or division of the root ball. It is a low maintenance plant and requires little pruning.
Where to Find Argyranthemum sventenii
Argyranthemum sventenii is found in the Canary Islands. It is commonly found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Argyranthemum sventenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argyranthemum sventenii?
Argyranthemum sventenii
What is the natural habitat of Argyranthemum sventenii?
It is found in the Canary Islands.
What is the flower color of Argyranthemum sventenii?
The flowers are white.
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,
References
Angela E. Aldridge: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aldridge' in the authors string.