Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
saepia
ID:
8147

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ekman) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 100: 853 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007476



Common Names

  • Cyrtocymura
  • Cyrtocymura saepia
  • Cyrtocymura saepia


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Description

Cyrtocymura saepia (also called Common Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem and white woolly leaves. It typically grows in grasslands, woodlands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtocymura saepia, commonly known as Sea Holly, is a popular ornamental plant. It is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtocymura saepia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtocymura saepia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into small sections and replanted in well-drained soil in a sunny position. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.

Where to Find Cyrtocymura saepia

Cyrtocymura saepia can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Cyrtocymura saepia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtocymura saepia?

Cyrtocymura saepia

What is the common name of Cyrtocymura saepia?

Hairy-fruited Cymopterus

What type of plant is Cyrtocymura saepia?

Herbaceous perennial

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-107225: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.