Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pallida
ID:
76147

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Heywood

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Bot. Cavanilles 32(2): 182 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075476



Common Names

  • Leucanthemopsis Pallida
  • Pallida Leucanthemopsis
  • Leucanthemopsis


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Synonyms

  • Tanacetum pallidum pallidum [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum pallidum pallidum [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum pallidum pallidum [unknown]
  • Tanacetum pallidum Maire [unknown]

Description

Leucanthemopsis pallida (also called Pale Leucanthemopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has a herbaceous stem and grows up to 0.5 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and tubular. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leucanthemopsis pallida is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leucanthemopsis pallida sub. pallida
Leucanthemopsis pallida sub. spathulifolia (J.Gay) Heywood
Leucanthemopsis pallida sub. virescens (Pau) Heywood

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucanthemopsis pallida has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black with a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucanthemopsis pallida is a hardy, drought-tolerant annual that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring, or start them indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. The seeds should be sown about 1/8 inch deep and spaced 6-12 inches apart. Thin the seedlings to the desired spacing when they are 2-3 inches tall. Water regularly during dry periods. Deadheading will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Leucanthemopsis pallida

Leucanthemopsis pallida is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Leucanthemopsis pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucanthemopsis pallida?

Leucanthemopsis pallida

What type of plant is Leucanthemopsis pallida?

Perennial herb

Where is Leucanthemopsis pallida native to?

Central and South America

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-3216: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Vernon Heywood (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heywood' in the authors string.