Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Fayed
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 15: 478 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065230
Common Names
- Grangea gossypina
- Cottony Daisy
- Cottony Marguerite
Description
Grangea gossypina (also called Cottony False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a sprawling habit and produces daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow and white. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is often used as a bedding plant or in containers.
Uses & Benefits
Grangea gossypina is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Grangea gossypina is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower that blooms in late spring and early summer. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grangea gossypina is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Grangea gossypina
Grangea gossypina can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Grangea gossypina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grangea gossypina?
Grangea gossypina
What is the common name of Grangea gossypina?
Cotton-leaved Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Grangea gossypina?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Grangea 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
A.-A. Fayed: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fayed' in the authors string.