Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Tzvelev
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxvi. 139 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031895
Common Names
- Leucanthemella
- Late Marguerite
- Serotina Late Marguerite
Description
Leucanthemella serotina (also called 'May-flower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leucanthemella serotina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as headaches, colds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucanthemella serotina has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are grey-green in colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucanthemella serotina is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. When propagating from division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Leucanthemella serotina
Leucanthemella serotina is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Leucanthemella serotina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucanthemella serotina?
Leucanthemella serotina
What is the common name of Leucanthemella serotina?
Late-flowering Daisy
What is the habitat of Leucanthemella serotina?
It is found in dry grasslands, scrub and open woodland
Species in the Leucanthemella 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,