Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mitellifolia
ID:
40529

Status:
valid

Authors:
L'Hér.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1789

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039858



Common Names

  • Cineraria mitellifolia
  • Mitellifolia Cineraria
  • Mountain Cineraria


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Description

Cineraria mitellifolia (also called Mitellifolia Dusty Miller, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It typically grows to a height of 30-60 cm and has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cineraria mitellifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used for its essential oils and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cineraria mitellifolia flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cineraria mitellifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Cineraria mitellifolia

Cineraria mitellifolia can be found in South America.

Cineraria mitellifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cineraria mitellifolia?

Cineraria mitellifolia

What is the common name of Cineraria mitellifolia?

Mitellifolia Cineraria

What is the natural habitat of Cineraria mitellifolia?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

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,