Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sebaldii
ID:
89480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cufod.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
in Stuttg. Beitr. Naturk. No. 195: 5. 1968

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088809



Common Names

  • Dusty Miller
  • Silver Ragwort
  • Sebald's Cineraria


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Description

Cineraria sebaldii (also called 'Sebald's Cineraria', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem and grows up to 20 cm tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate and toothed. It has yellow-green flowers with two petals. It is found in open areas, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cineraria sebaldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cineraria sebaldii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings in spring or early summer. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The seedlings should emerge in 7-14 days. Thin the seedlings to the desired spacing when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cineraria sebaldii

Cineraria sebaldii is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico.

Cineraria sebaldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cineraria sebaldii?

Cineraria sebaldii

What type of plant is Cineraria sebaldii?

Cineraria sebaldii is a perennial flowering plant.

Where is Cineraria sebaldii native to?

Cineraria sebaldii is native to 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,