Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 2): 269 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029307
Common Names
- Argyranthemum
- Marguerite Daisy
- Webb's Daisy
Synonyms
- Chrysanthemum webbii Christ [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum webbii Masf. [unknown]
Description
Argyranthemum webbii (also called 'Webb's Marguerite', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Argyranthemum webbii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argyranthemum webbii is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argyranthemum webbii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.
Where to Find Argyranthemum webbii
Argyranthemum webbii can be found in the Canary Islands and Madeira.
Argyranthemum webbii FAQ
What is the common name of Argyranthemum webbii?
Webb's Marguerite
What is the natural habitat of Argyranthemum webbii?
It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in rocky and sandy soils.
What are the uses of Argyranthemum webbii?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,