Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tagananensis
ID:
136701

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Svent.) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Preslia 46(3): 228 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136030



Common Names

  • Taganan Daisy
  • Canary Island Daisy
  • Cheirolophus Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea tagananensis Svent. [unknown]

Description

Cheirolophus tagananensis (also called Taganana Cheirolophus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and purple flowers with a distinctive bract. It grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cheirolophus tagananensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cheirolophus tagananensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirolophus tagananensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cheirolophus tagananensis

Cheirolophus tagananensis can be found in the Canary Islands.

Cheirolophus tagananensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirolophus tagananensis?

Cheirolophus tagananensis

What is the common name of Cheirolophus tagananensis?

Taganana daisy

What is the natural habitat of Cheirolophus tagananensis?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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-96757: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Eric Ragnor Sventenius (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Svent.' in the authors string.