Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albomontana
ID:
128548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45(2): 185 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127877



Common Names

  • Cineraria albomontana
  • White Mountain Cineraria
  • Albomontana Cineraria


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Description

Cineraria albomontana (also called Silver Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It is found in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cineraria albomontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cineraria albomontana is white and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cineraria albomontana is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks. When propagating by division, divide the clumps of plants in the spring and replant them in a new location. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Cineraria albomontana

Cineraria albomontana is native to the Alps and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.

Cineraria albomontana FAQ

What are the common names of Cineraria albomontana?

Common names of Cineraria albomontana include White mountain daisy and White mountain fleabane.

What is the scientific classification of Cineraria albomontana?

Cineraria albomontana belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Cineraria.

Where is Cineraria albomontana found?

Cineraria albomontana is found in the western United States and northern Mexico.

Species in the Cineraria genus

Cineraria longipes, Cineraria deltoidea, Cineraria geraniifolia, Cineraria lobata, Cineraria saxifraga, Cineraria britteniae, Cineraria mollis, Cineraria albicans, Cineraria erosa, Cineraria atriplicifolia, Cineraria ngwenyensis, Cineraria arctotidea, Cineraria dryogeton, Cineraria canescens, Cineraria decipiens, Cineraria pulchra, Cineraria erosa, Cineraria burkei, Cineraria mitellifolia, Cineraria abyssinica, Cineraria microglossa, Cineraria laxiflora, Cineraria glandulosa, Cineraria erodioides, Cineraria anampoza, Cineraria pinnata, Cineraria lyratiformis, Cineraria huilensis, Cineraria magnicephala, Cineraria exilis, Cineraria platycarpa, Cineraria austrotransvaalensis, Cineraria sebaldii, Cineraria densiflora, Cineraria parvifolia, Cineraria tomentosolanatus, Cineraria mazoensis, Cineraria grandibracteata, Cineraria dieterlenii, Cineraria polycephala, Cineraria tomentolanata, Cineraria humifusa, Cineraria albomontana, Cineraria geifolia, Cineraria aspera, Cineraria vagans, Cineraria alchemilloides, Cineraria cyanomontana, Cineraria vallis-pacis, Cineraria tomentolanatus,

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