Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
corsicum
ID:
130269

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 47 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129598



Common Names

  • Leucanthemum corsicum
  • Corsicum Leucanthemum
  • Corsicum


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Synonyms

  • Leucanthemum corsicum corsicum [unknown]

Description

Leucanthemum corsicum (also called Corsican daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and opposite, ovate leaves. It grows in rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leucanthemum corsicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever and colds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leucanthemum corsicum sub. corsicum
Leucanthemum corsicum sub. fenzlii Gamisans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucanthemum corsicum has white flowers with yellow centers, small, black seeds, and seedlings that have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucanthemum corsicum is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Leucanthemum corsicum

Leucanthemum corsicum can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the south of France, Italy, and Spain.

Leucanthemum corsicum FAQ

What are the common names of Leucanthemum corsicum?

Common names of Leucanthemum corsicum include Corsican daisy and Corsican daisy.

What is the growth habit of Leucanthemum corsicum?

Leucanthemum corsicum is an erect, perennial herb with a branching growth habit.

What is the flowering period of Leucanthemum corsicum?

Leucanthemum corsicum typically flowers from June to August.

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