Status:
valid
Authors:
F.H.Chen & C.M.Hu
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 12(4): 498 (1974) (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043249
Common Names
- Long-Leaved Carpesium
- Long-Leaved Daisy
- Long-Leaved Fleabane
Description
Carpesium longifolium (also called long-leaved carpesium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the daisy family. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Carpesium longifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carpesium longifolium is a yellow daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black and have a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves that are hairy and spiny.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carpesium longifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Carpesium longifolium
Carpesium longifolium can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
Carpesium longifolium FAQ
What type of plant is Carpesium longifolium?
Carpesium longifolium is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Carpesium longifolium native to?
Carpesium longifolium is native to the Caucasus region.
What is the growth habit of Carpesium longifolium?
Carpesium longifolium is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall.
Species in the Carpesium genus
Carpesium cernuum,
Carpesium triste,
Carpesium velutinum,
Carpesium divaricatum,
Carpesium minus,
Carpesium cordatum,
Carpesium lipskyi,
Carpesium longifolium,
Carpesium trachelifolium,
Carpesium abrotanoides,
Carpesium nepalense,
Carpesium humile,
Carpesium macrocephalum,
Carpesium glossophyllum,
Carpesium rosulatum,
Carpesium szechuanense,
Carpesium faberi,
Carpesium scapiforme,
Carpesium linearibracteatum,
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,