Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
candicans
ID:
42295

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Delile) Brullo

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Webbia 34(1): 301 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041624



Common Names

  • Chiliadenus candicans
  • White-Flowered Basketbush
  • White-Flowered Chiliadenus


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Description

Chiliadenus candicans (also called white-flowered everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the daisy family. It has white flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chiliadenus candicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chiliadenus candicans is a small, white daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiliadenus candicans is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Chiliadenus candicans

Chiliadenus candicans is native to the Middle East and can be found in the semi-arid regions of the region.

Chiliadenus candicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chiliadenus candicans?

Chiliadenus candicans

What are the common names for Chiliadenus candicans?

Woolly-Headed Thistle

What type of environment does Chiliadenus candicans prefer?

Dry, rocky soils

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-140257: Based on the initial data import
Alire Raffeneau Delile (1778-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delile' in the authors string.
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.