Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
schimperi
ID:
1203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 12: t. 1137 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000532



Common Names

  • Chiliocephalum schimperi
  • Schimperi Chiliocephalum
  • Schimperi Daisy


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Description

Chiliocephalum schimperi (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Chiliocephalum schimperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chiliocephalum schimperi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiliocephalum schimperi is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Chiliocephalum schimperi

Chiliocephalum schimperi can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Chiliocephalum schimperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chiliocephalum schimperi?

Chiliocephalum schimperi

What is the common name of Chiliocephalum schimperi?

Schimper's Daisy

What is the family of Chiliocephalum schimperi?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Chiliocephalum schimperi?

Dry, rocky soils

What is the flowering period of Chiliocephalum schimperi?

Summer

Species in the Chiliocephalum genus

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-100505: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.