Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
96855

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Ortiz

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 31(2): 429 (424, 426, 428; fi (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096184



Common Names

  • Cloiselia madagascariensis
  • Madagascariensis Cloiselia
  • Madagascar Daisy


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Description

Cloiselia madagascariensis (also called 'Madagascar Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Madagascar. It has a basal rosette of deeply divided, fern-like leaves and small, white daisy-like flowers. It grows in moist, grassy areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cloiselia madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cloiselia madagascariensis has small yellow flowers with a central disc of yellowish-green, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cloiselia madagascariensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Cloiselia madagascariensis

Cloiselia madagascariensis is found in the dry forests of Madagascar.

Cloiselia madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cloiselia madagascariensis?

Cloiselia madagascariensis

What is the family of Cloiselia madagascariensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Cloiselia madagascariensis native to?

Madagascar

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,