Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
139512

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 12: 201 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138841



Common Names

  • Cremanthodium calcicola
  • Calcareous Cudweed
  • Limestone Cudweed


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Description

Cremanthodium calcicola (also called Calcareous Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in calcareous grasslands, rocky slopes, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cremanthodium calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cremanthodium calcicola is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cremanthodium calcicola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late summer.

Where to Find Cremanthodium calcicola

Cremanthodium calcicola is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry and rocky habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Cremanthodium calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cremanthodium calcicola?

Cremanthodium calcicola

What is the common name of Cremanthodium calcicola?

Limestone Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Cremanthodium calcicola?

Limestone grasslands and rocky slopes

Species in the Cremanthodium genus

Cremanthodium smithianum, Cremanthodium delavayi, Cremanthodium glandulipilosum, Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum, Cremanthodium brunneopilosum, Cremanthodium pinnatifidum, Cremanthodium microphyllum, Cremanthodium nobile, Cremanthodium conaense, Cremanthodium campanulatum, Cremanthodium sagittifolium, Cremanthodium potaninii, Cremanthodium pseudo-oblongatum, Cremanthodium nervosum, Cremanthodium variifolium, Cremanthodium trilobum, Cremanthodium phyllodineum, Cremanthodium oblongatum, Cremanthodium forrestii, Cremanthodium brachychaetum, Cremanthodium pinnatisectum, Cremanthodium obovatum, Cremanthodium daochengense, Cremanthodium nanum, Cremanthodium microglossum, Cremanthodium pulchrum, Cremanthodium bupleurifolium, Cremanthodium discoideum, Cremanthodium spathulifolium, Cremanthodium ellisii, Cremanthodium arnicoides, Cremanthodium suave, Cremanthodium atrocapitatum, Cremanthodium laciniatum, Cremanthodium laciniatum, Cremanthodium glaucum, Cremanthodium reniforme, Cremanthodium pilosum, Cremanthodium nepalense, Cremanthodium palmatum, Cremanthodium chungdienense, Cremanthodium cyclaminanthum, Cremanthodium angustifolium, Cremanthodium bhutanicum, Cremanthodium lineare, Cremanthodium bulbilliferum, Cremanthodium principis, Cremanthodium dissectum, Cremanthodium campanulatum, Cremanthodium botrycephalum,

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-9947: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.