Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serratifolium
ID:
131562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meyen & Walp.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 19(Suppl. 1): 279 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130891



Common Names

  • Culcitium serratifolium
  • Serrated Leaf Culcitium
  • Culcitium Leaf


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Synonyms

  • Senecio serratifolius (Meyen & Walp.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio cernuiflorus Cabrera [unknown]
  • Senecio cernuus Phil. [unknown]

Description

Culcitium serratifolium (also called 'Serrated culcitium', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Culcitium serratifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Culcitium serratifolium are small, white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Culcitium serratifolium is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Culcitium serratifolium

Culcitium serratifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Culcitium serratifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Culcitium serratifolium?

Culcitium serratifolium

What is the common name of Culcitium serratifolium?

Serrated-leaved Culcitium

Where is Culcitium serratifolium native to?

South America

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

Franz Meyen (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meyen' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:200687-1: Based on the initial data import