Status:
valid
Authors:
(Svent.) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Preslia 46(3): 227 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040200
Common Names
- Cheirolophus Ghomerythus
- Cheirolophus Ghomerythus
- Ghomerythus Daisy
Description
Cheirolophus ghomerythus (also called Cheirolophus ghomerythus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cheirolophus ghomerythus is a medicinal plant that is used to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cheirolophus ghomerythus var. integrifolius (Svent.) G.Kunkel
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Cheirolophus ghomerythus flower has a yellow colour and is about 1 cm in diameter. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheirolophus ghomerythus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by division in early spring, or by seed in spring or fall.
Where to Find Cheirolophus ghomerythus
Cheirolophus ghomerythus is native to the Mediterranean region, where it can be found in rocky areas, such as cliffs and rocky hillsides.
Cheirolophus ghomerythus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirolophus ghomerythus?
Cheirolophus ghomerythus
What is the common name of Cheirolophus ghomerythus?
Cheirolophus
What is the natural habitat of Cheirolophus ghomerythus?
Dry grassland, scrub, and rocky slopes
Species in the Cheirolophus genus
Cheirolophus metlesicsii,
Cheirolophus grandifolius,
Cheirolophus santos-abreui,
Cheirolophus webbianus,
Cheirolophus benoistii,
Cheirolophus satarataensis,
Cheirolophus junonianus,
Cheirolophus ghomerythus,
Cheirolophus duranii,
Cheirolophus dariasii,
Cheirolophus sventenii,
Cheirolophus massonianus,
Cheirolophus arboreus,
Cheirolophus canariensis,
Cheirolophus arbutifolius,
Cheirolophus burchardii,
Cheirolophus intybaceus,
Cheirolophus mauritanicus,
Cheirolophus tananicus,
Cheirolophus sempervirens,
Cheirolophus teydis,
Cheirolophus uliginosus,
Cheirolophus crassifolius,
Cheirolophus mansanetianus,
Cheirolophus tagananensis,
Cheirolophus falcisectus,
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,