Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
63962

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 38: 457 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063291



Common Names

  • Delamerea procumbens
  • Prostrate Fleabane
  • Trailing Daisy


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Description

Delamerea procumbens (also called Common Chickweed, among many other common names) is a small annual plant with white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, and is found in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Delamerea procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delamerea procumbens has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oblong. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delamerea procumbens is a perennial herb that is best propagated from seed. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes around two weeks. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Delamerea procumbens

Delamerea procumbens is found in dry grasslands and steppes of the Mediterranean region, including France, Italy, Spain, and North Africa.

Delamerea procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delamerea procumbens?

Delamerea procumbens

What is the common name of Delamerea procumbens?

Procumbens

What type of plant is Delamerea procumbens?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Delamerea 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,

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