Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
laureola
ID:
92969

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 671 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092298



Common Names

  • Laurel Callilepis
  • Laurel Daisy
  • Laurel Daisy Bush


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Description

Callilepis laureola (also called Laureola Callilepis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Callilepis laureola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Callilepis laureola are small, yellow, and clustered in heads. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callilepis laureola is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer and should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Callilepis laureola

Callilepis laureola is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Callilepis laureola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callilepis laureola?

Callilepis laureola

What is the common name of Callilepis laureola?

Laurel-leaved callilepis

What is the habitat of Callilepis laureola?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in the Mediterranean region

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,

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