Status:
valid
Authors:
Vent.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Jard. Malmaison 2 1804 [Oct 1804]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000101360
Common Names
- Calomeria
- Amaranth-Leaved Daisy
- Amaranth Daisy
Description
Calomeria amaranthoides (also called amaranth-leaved calomeria, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows in dry, sandy areas and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Calomeria amaranthoides is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a culinary herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calomeria amaranthoides has small yellow flowers that are clustered in heads. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calomeria amaranthoides is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Calomeria amaranthoides
Calomeria amaranthoides is native to Europe and can be found in dry, grassy areas. It is also cultivated in gardens and used as an ornamental plant.
Calomeria amaranthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calomeria amaranthoides?
Calomeria amaranthoides
What type of plant is Calomeria amaranthoides?
It is an annual herb
Where is Calomeria amaranthoides found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Calomeria genus
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,