Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47: 67. 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092894
Common Names
- Medullosum Daisy
- Dendrophorbium Daisy
- Dendrophorbium Medullosum
Description
Dendrophorbium medullosum (also called Medullose Dendrophorbium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and is characterized by its white, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrophorbium medullosum is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrophorbium medullosum is a white, star-shaped flower head with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrophorbium medullosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water regularly during the growing season and to fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Dendrophorbium medullosum
Dendrophorbium medullosum is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Dendrophorbium medullosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrophorbium medullosum?
Dendrophorbium medullosum
What is the common name of Dendrophorbium medullosum?
Medullose Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Dendrophorbium medullosum?
Grassy woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas
Species in the Dendrophorbium genus
Dendrophorbium pluricephalum,
Dendrophorbium glaziovii,
Dendrophorbium solisii,
Dendrophorbium archeri,
Dendrophorbium longilinguae,
Dendrophorbium cabrerae,
Dendrophorbium glaziovii,
Dendrophorbium barkleyanum,
Dendrophorbium biacuminatum,
Dendrophorbium buchtienii,
Dendrophorbium multinerve,
Dendrophorbium scytophyllum,
Dendrophorbium fruticosum,
Dendrophorbium buchtienii,
Dendrophorbium lucidum,
Dendrophorbium favillosum,
Dendrophorbium ingens,
Dendrophorbium fruticosum,
Dendrophorbium vanillodorum,
Dendrophorbium arboluco,
Dendrophorbium coroicense,
Dendrophorbium peregrinum,
Dendrophorbium dolichodoryium,
Dendrophorbium balsapampae,
Dendrophorbium brachycodon,
Dendrophorbium restingae,
Dendrophorbium gesnerifolium,
Dendrophorbium tipocochense,
Dendrophorbium curvidens,
Dendrophorbium vargasii,
Dendrophorbium bomanii,
Dendrophorbium zongoense,
Dendrophorbium paranense,
Dendrophorbium subnemorale,
Dendrophorbium biserrifolium,
Dendrophorbium catharinense,
Dendrophorbium ayopayense,
Dendrophorbium acuminatissimum,
Dendrophorbium trigynum,
Dendrophorbium chingualense,
Dendrophorbium lloense,
Dendrophorbium pururu,
Dendrophorbium storkii,
Dendrophorbium moscopanum,
Dendrophorbium argutidentatum,
Dendrophorbium sotarense,
Dendrophorbium chaenocephalum,
Dendrophorbium toreadoris,
Dendrophorbium amplexicaule,
Dendrophorbium fastigiaticephalum,
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,