Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
metensis
ID:
30789

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 184 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030118



Common Names

  • Barrosoa Metensis
  • Mountain Daisy
  • Metensis Daisy


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Description

Barrosoa metensis (also called 'Meteora Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow disc florets and white ray florets. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Barrosoa metensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barrosoa metensis is yellow, with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barrosoa metensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by division or seed.

Where to Find Barrosoa metensis

Barrosoa metensis can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Canary Islands.

Barrosoa metensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barrosoa metensis?

Barrosoa metensis

What is the common name of Barrosoa metensis?

Mete Barrosoa

What is the natural habitat of Barrosoa metensis?

Barrosoa metensis is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-129113: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.