Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
crassifolius
ID:
135119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bertol.) Susanna

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 214(1-4): 157 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134448



Common Names

  • Fleshy-leaved Daisy
  • Thick-leaved Daisy
  • Cretan Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Palaeocyanus crassifolius (Bertol.) Dostál [unknown]
  • Centaurea spathulata Zerafa [unknown]
  • Centaurea crassifolia Bertol. [unknown]
  • Centaurea nitida naldi ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Cheirolophus crassifolius (also called Thick-leaved rock daisy, Thick-leaved sunflower, and many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a low-growing, mat-forming habit, with deeply lobed leaves and small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cheirolophus crassifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cheirolophus crassifolius is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirolophus crassifolius is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cheirolophus crassifolius

Cheirolophus crassifolius is native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. It can be found in rocky and sandy areas, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Cheirolophus crassifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirolophus crassifolius?

Cheirolophus crassifolius

What is the common name of Cheirolophus crassifolius?

Thickleaf Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Cheirolophus crassifolius?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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-95234: Based on the initial data import
Antonio Bertoloni (1775-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertol.' in the authors string.
Alfonso Susanna (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Susanna' in the authors string.