Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 106: 780. 1993
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025547
Common Names
- Dasyanthina palustris
- Palustris Dasyanthina
- Dasyanthina
Description
Dasyanthina palustris (also called Marsh dasyanthina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes and coastal dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Dasyanthina palustris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to provide ground cover and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dasyanthina palustris has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dasyanthina palustris is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant.
Where to Find Dasyanthina palustris
Dasyanthina palustris is native to North America and can be found in the wild in Canada and the United States.
Dasyanthina palustris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dasyanthina palustris?
Dasyanthina palustris
What is the common name of Dasyanthina palustris?
Marsh Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Dasyanthina palustris?
Marshy areas
Species in the Dasyanthina genus
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,