Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setosa
ID:
16526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sieber ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 222 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015855



Common Names

  • Cullumia setosa
  • Cullumia
  • Setosa


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Synonyms

  • Rohria setosa Thunb. [unknown]
  • Berkheya setosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Gorteria setosa L. [unknown]

Description

Cullumia setosa (also called Setosa Cullumia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and have a white midrib, and the flowers are yellow and have a diameter of 1-2 cm. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cullumia setosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cullumia setosa var. araneosa Roessler
Cullumia setosa var. microcephala Roessler
Cullumia setosa var. adnata (DC.) Harv.
Cullumia setosa var. setosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cullumia setosa is a small, yellow daisy-like flower, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cullumia setosa is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle, and the plants should be watered regularly until they are established.

Where to Find Cullumia setosa

Cullumia setosa can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Cullumia setosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cullumia setosa?

Cullumia setosa

What is the common name of Cullumia setosa?

Setosa Cullumia

What is the natural habitat of Cullumia setosa?

It is found in dry, rocky and sandy soils in Europe and North Africa

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:200713-1: Based on the initial data import