Cheirolophus metlesicsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
metlesicsii
ID:
9816
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.M.Parada
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Bot. Macaronés. 10: 68 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009145
Common Names
- Metlesicsii Cheirolophus
- Metlesicsii Daisy
- Metlesicsii Canary Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cheirolophus metlesicsii (also called Metlesics' Rock-cress, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It has a rosette of deeply lobed leaves that are typically green in color. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cheirolophus metlesicsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves can be used as a salad green or cooked like spinach. The flowers can be used to make a yellow dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cheirolophus metlesicsii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cheirolophus metlesicsii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Cheirolophus metlesicsii
Cheirolophus metlesicsii is native to the Canary Islands.
Cheirolophus metlesicsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirolophus metlesicsii?
Cheirolophus metlesicsii
What is the common name of Cheirolophus metlesicsii?
Metlesics' Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Cheirolophus metlesicsii?
Grasslands of Europe
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,