Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
14372

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 306 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013701



Common Names

  • Mollis Cineraria
  • Silver Ragwort
  • Silver Cineraria


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Synonyms

  • Cineraria arctotidea Drège ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Cineraria polyglossa DC. [unknown]

Description

Cineraria mollis (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves, and daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It grows in open, sunny areas, and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Cineraria mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cineraria mollis is a white or pinkish-white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cineraria mollis is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cineraria mollis

Cineraria mollis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Cineraria mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cineraria mollis?

Cineraria mollis

What is the common name of Cineraria mollis?

Mollis cineraria

What type of plant is Cineraria mollis?

Annual herb

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-113248: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.