Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
intybaceus
ID:
96176

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Dostál

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 71(3): 274 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095505



Common Names

  • Cheirolophus intybaceus
  • Giant Daisy
  • Giant Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea intybacea intybacea [unknown]
  • Cheirolophus intybaceus intybaceus [unknown]

Description

Cheirolophus intybaceus (also called Cheirolophus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with toothed, oblong leaves. It grows in open fields, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cheirolophus intybaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cheirolophus intybaceus sub. lagunae (Olivares, Peris, Stübing & J.Martín) Mateo & M.B.Crespo
Cheirolophus intybaceus sub. intybaceus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cheirolophus intybaceus has yellow flowers with a dark centre. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirolophus intybaceus is a low-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cheirolophus intybaceus

Cheirolophus intybaceus can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Cheirolophus intybaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirolophus intybaceus?

Cheirolophus intybaceus

What is the common name of Cheirolophus intybaceus?

Tassel Daisy

Where does Cheirolophus intybaceus grow?

It is native to the Canary Islands

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-51686: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Josef Dostál (1903-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dostál' in the authors string.