Status:
valid
Authors:
(Font Quer) Susanna
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 14: 15 (1988): (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116755
Common Names
- Mauritanian Cudweed
- Mauritanian Everlasting
- Mauritanian Cottonweed
Description
Cheirolophus mauritanicus (also called Mauritanian Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to North Africa. It has bright green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and can tolerate poor soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cheirolophus mauritanicus is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cheirolophus mauritanicus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheirolophus mauritanicus is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in well-drained soil in full sun. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Cheirolophus mauritanicus
Cheirolophus mauritanicus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.
Cheirolophus mauritanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirolophus mauritanicus?
Cheirolophus mauritanicus
What is the common name of Cheirolophus mauritanicus?
Mauritanian Cheirolophus
What is the natural habitat of Cheirolophus mauritanicus?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,