Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
teydis
ID:
130310

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Sm.) G.López

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 39(1): 153 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129639



Common Names

  • Teydis Cudweed
  • Cheirolophus teydis
  • Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea arguta Nees [unknown]
  • Centaurea teidis Steud. [unknown]
  • Cheirolophus argutus (Nees) Holub [unknown]
  • Ptosimopappus argutus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Centaurea teydis C.Sm. ex Buch [unknown]
  • Centaurea teydis C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Cheirolophus teydis (also called Tey's rock-rose, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It has a basal rosette of leaves and multiple stems with yellow flower heads. It grows in open grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cheirolophus teydis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cheirolophus teydis is a bright yellow, daisy-like flower head, and the seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirolophus teydis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best suited to temperate climates and is drought tolerant. It can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cheirolophus teydis

Cheirolophus teydis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Canary Islands.

Cheirolophus teydis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirolophus teydis?

Cheirolophus teydis

What is the common name of Cheirolophus teydis?

Teydis' Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Cheirolophus teydis?

It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey.

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-90567: Based on the initial data import
Christen Smith (1785-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Ginés Alejandro López González (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.López' in the authors string.