Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exilis
ID:
74533

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 305 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073862



Common Names

  • Cineraria exilis
  • Dwarf Cineraria
  • Small Cineraria


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Description

Cineraria exilis (also called Dwarf Cineraria, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in dry, rocky soils in open meadows and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Cineraria exilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cineraria exilis has yellow daisy-like flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cineraria exilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate drought. It is best to plant in spring or fall.

Where to Find Cineraria exilis

Cineraria exilis is native to the Canary Islands. It can be found in rocky and sandy soils on the slopes of mountains and hills.

Cineraria exilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cineraria exilis?

Cineraria exilis

What is the common name of Cineraria exilis?

Slender Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Cineraria exilis?

Open woodlands, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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,

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