Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
benoistii
ID:
25482

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humbert) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Preslia 45(2): 143 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024811



Common Names

  • Benoistii Cheirolophus
  • Cheirolophus Benoistii
  • Benoistii Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea benoistii Humbert [unknown]

Description

Cheirolophus benoistii (also called 'Benoist's Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and deeply lobed leaves. Its flowers are yellow and clustered in a capitulum. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cheirolophus benoistii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines, such as for treating digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cheirolophus benoistii is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirolophus benoistii is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the rootball into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots. Plant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Cheirolophus benoistii

Cheirolophus benoistii is found in North Africa, primarily in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Cheirolophus benoistii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirolophus benoistii?

Cheirolophus benoistii

What is the common name of Cheirolophus benoistii?

Benoist's Daisy

Where is Cheirolophus benoistii found?

Cheirolophus benoistii is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.

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-12397: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.