Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
catalaunicum
ID:
126953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 27: 21 (1988) (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126282



Common Names

  • Catalan Daisy
  • Ox-eye Daisy
  • Moon Daisy


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Synonyms

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

Description

Leucanthemum catalaunicum (also called Catalonian Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has white ray florets and yellow disc florets, and is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Leucanthemum catalaunicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucanthemum catalaunicum is white and has a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucanthemum catalaunicum is a perennial plant that is propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Leucanthemum catalaunicum

Leucanthemum catalaunicum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in this region.

Leucanthemum catalaunicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucanthemum catalaunicum?

Leucanthemum catalaunicum

What is the common name of Leucanthemum catalaunicum?

Catalan Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Leucanthemum catalaunicum?

Grasslands and open woodlands in the Mediterranean region

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-87320: Based on the initial data import
Robert M. Vogt (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vogt' in the authors string.