Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
7848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 333 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007177

Common Names

  • Delilia Repens
  • Creeping Daisy
  • Creeping Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Desmocephalum inelegans Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Microcoecia repens Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Elvira inelegans B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Elvira repens B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Delilia inelegans Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Delilia repens (also called 'Creeping Daisy', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Delilia repens is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and can be used to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Delilia repens is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delilia repens is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Delilia repens

Delilia repens can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in Europe and North America.

Delilia repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delilia repens?

Delilia repens

What is the common name of Delilia repens?

Creeping Daisy

What type of plant is Delilia repens?

Perennial

Species in the Delilia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-106935: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.