Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humifusa
ID:
128425

Status:
valid

Authors:
L'Hér.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Sert. Angl. : 25 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127754



Common Names

  • Cineraria humifusa
  • Humifusa Cineraria
  • Cineraria


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Synonyms

  • Cineraria angulosa Lam. [unknown]

Description

Cineraria humifusa (also called Wild Cineraria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cineraria humifusa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to attract pollinators to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cineraria humifusa is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cineraria humifusa is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cineraria humifusa

Cineraria humifusa is native to the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in grasslands and meadows at elevations of 1500-2500 m.

Cineraria humifusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cineraria humifusa?

Cineraria humifusa

What is the common name of Cineraria humifusa?

Prostrate cineraria

What type of plant is Cineraria humifusa?

Herbaceous perennial

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,