Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sventenii
ID:
63382

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Santos) G.Kunkel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Cuad. Bot. Canaria 28: 54 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062711



Common Names

  • Cheirolophus Sventenii
  • Sventen's Daisy
  • Alpine Daisy


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Description

Cheirolophus sventenii (also called the Sventenius' Cheirolophus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flower heads and hairy leaves, and grows in dry grassland and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cheirolophus sventenii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, as well as being used as a natural dye and for its fragrant aroma.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cheirolophus sventenii sub. sventenii
Cheirolophus sventenii sub. gracilis A.Santos

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cheirolophus sventenii has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirolophus sventenii is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It grows best in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Plant divisions in a well-drained soil and water regularly until established.

Where to Find Cheirolophus sventenii

Cheirolophus sventenii can be found in the mountains of the western Mediterranean region.

Cheirolophus sventenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirolophus sventenii?

Cheirolophus sventenii

What is the family of Cheirolophus sventenii?

Asteraceae

Where is Cheirolophus sventenii found?

It is found in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula

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-19707: Based on the initial data import
Günther W.H. Kunkel (1928-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Kunkel' in the authors string.
Arnoldo Santos Guerra (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Santos' in the authors string.