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
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.
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,