Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
serotina
ID:
32566

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-130838: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.