Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candidum
ID:
124414

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don ex Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 343 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123743



Common Names

  • Culcitium candidum
  • White Culcitium
  • Candidum Culcitium


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Description

Culcitium candidum (also called white culcitium, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Culcitium candidum is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Culcitium candidum is white and has a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are thin and have a light green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Culcitium candidum can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant into smaller sections and replant them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Culcitium candidum

Culcitium candidum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in areas such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Culcitium candidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Culcitium candidum?

Culcitium candidum

What are the common names of Culcitium candidum?

White Culcitium, White-flowered Culcitium

Where is Culcitium candidum native to?

Culcitium candidum is native to Europe

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:200641-1: Based on the initial data import