Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pers.) S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 38: 85 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021699
Common Names
- Chevreulia sarmentosa
- Sarmentose Chevreulia
- Sarmentose False Dandelion
Description
Chevreulia sarmentosa (also called Creeping Chevreulia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China, Japan, and Korea. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as meadows, grasslands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Chevreulia sarmentosa is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also known to be beneficial for treating skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chevreulia sarmentosa has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chevreulia sarmentosa can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and mulched in winter.
Where to Find Chevreulia sarmentosa
Chevreulia sarmentosa is found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa.
Chevreulia sarmentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chevreulia sarmentosa?
Chevreulia sarmentosa
What is the common name of Chevreulia sarmentosa?
Stalked Chevreulia
What type of plant is Chevreulia sarmentosa?
A perennial herb
Species in the Chevreulia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,