Status:
valid
Authors:
(Svent.) Humphries
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 5(4): 209 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004540
Common Names
- Argyranthemum Thalassophilum
- Sea-loving Marguerite
- Sea-loving Daisy
Synonyms
- Chrysanthemum pinnatifidum thalassophilum Svent. [unknown]
Description
Argyranthemum thalassophilum (also called Sea Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.3m. It has bright green foliage and white, daisy-like flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Argyranthemum thalassophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to create a low-maintenance ground cover. It is also known to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argyranthemum thalassophilum is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argyranthemum thalassophilum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Argyranthemum thalassophilum
Argyranthemum thalassophilum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Argyranthemum thalassophilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argyranthemum thalassophilum?
Argyranthemum thalassophilum
What is the common name of Argyranthemum thalassophilum?
Sea Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Argyranthemum thalassophilum?
Argyranthemum thalassophilum is native to the Canary Islands.
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,