Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
94705

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. ix. 147 (1928).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094034



Common Names

  • Silver Ragwort
  • Dusty Miller
  • Cineraria


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Description

Cineraria densiflora (also called 'Silver Ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are white and daisy-like. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cineraria densiflora has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cineraria densiflora is a bright yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cineraria densiflora is a hardy annual that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by taking stem cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Cineraria densiflora

Cineraria densiflora is native to South America. It can be found in open, sunny areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Cineraria densiflora FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Cineraria densiflora?

Cineraria densiflora prefers full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil.

What kind of soil is best for Cineraria densiflora?

Cineraria densiflora prefers well-drained soil.

What is the best time to plant Cineraria densiflora?

It is best to plant Cineraria densiflora in the spring or fall.

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,