Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aligulatum
ID:
69836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Ruizia 10: 179 (1991) (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069165



Common Names

  • Leucanthemum aligulatum
  • Aligulatum Leucanthemum
  • Aligulatum Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Leucanthemum vulgare aligulatum (Vogt) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]

Description

Leucanthemum aligulatum (also called 'Alpine Marguerite', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the alpine regions of Europe and Asia. It has white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and grows in rocky meadows, grasslands and alpine pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Leucanthemum aligulatum is an ornamental plant commonly used in gardens and landscapes. It has bright white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract pollinators. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It is also deer resistant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucanthemum aligulatum is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with narrow, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucanthemum aligulatum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Leucanthemum aligulatum

Leucanthemum aligulatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Leucanthemum aligulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucanthemum aligulatum?

Leucanthemum aligulatum

What is the common name of Leucanthemum aligulatum?

Alpine Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Leucanthemum aligulatum?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes

Species in the Leucanthemum genus

Leucanthemum meridionale, Leucanthemum glaucophyllum, Leucanthemum monspeliense, Leucanthemum burnatii, Leucanthemum gaudinii, Leucanthemum subglaucum, Leucanthemum visianii, Leucanthemum rohlenae, Leucanthemum gracilicaule, Leucanthemum atratum, Leucanthemum eliasii, Leucanthemum valentinum, Leucanthemum montserratianum, Leucanthemum delarbrei, Leucanthemum adustum, Leucanthemum pluriflorum, Leucanthemum halleri, Leucanthemum tridactylites, Leucanthemum vulgare, Leucanthemum virgatum, Leucanthemum halleri, Leucanthemum laciniatum, Leucanthemum tridactylites, Leucanthemum corunnense, Leucanthemum coronopifolium, Leucanthemum chloroticum, Leucanthemum gallaecicum, Leucanthemum pawlowskii, Leucanthemum aligulatum, Leucanthemum glaucophyllum, Leucanthemum maximum, Leucanthemum silvaticum, Leucanthemum ircutianum, Leucanthemum lacustre, Leucanthemum sylvaticum, Leucanthemum maestracense, Leucanthemum cuneifolium, Leucanthemum illyricum, Leucanthemum favargeri, Leucanthemum catalaunicum, Leucanthemum pallens, Leucanthemum heterophyllum, Leucanthemum corsicum, Leucanthemum graminifolium, Leucanthemum platylepis, Leucanthemum lithopolitanicum, Leucanthemum rotundifolium, Leucanthemum pachyphyllum, Leucanthemum esterellense, Leucanthemum ligusticum,

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-2600: Based on the initial data import
Robert M. Vogt (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vogt' in the authors string.