Status:
valid
Authors:
(Svent.) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Preslia 46(3): 228 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033934
Common Names
- Satarata Daisy
- Cheirolophus
- Daisy
Description
Cheirolophus satarataensis (also called Sata rat's-tail, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Canary Islands. It grows in rocky places and scrublands. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Cheirolophus satarataensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy yellow flowers. It is also used as a source of food for livestock, and its wood is used for fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cheirolophus satarataensis is a small, white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheirolophus satarataensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and divisions should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Cheirolophus satarataensis
Cheirolophus satarataensis is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the island of La Palma.
Cheirolophus satarataensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirolophus satarataensis?
Cheirolophus satarataensis
What is the common name of Cheirolophus satarataensis?
Satarataensis Daisy
What type of plant is Cheirolophus satarataensis?
Cheirolophus satarataensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae
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,