Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sennen & Pau) Vogt, Konowalik & Oberpr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 92: 325 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025929
Common Names
- Leucanthemum eliasii
- Eliasii Daisy
- Eliasii-Leaved Daisy
Synonyms
- Leucanthemum vulgare eliasii Sennen & Pau [unknown]
Description
Leucanthemum eliasii (also called Elias' Daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America, and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is an annual plant, growing to a height of 0.3-0.6 m, and has white or pink flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Leucanthemum eliasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also known to attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucanthemum eliasii has white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucanthemum eliasii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden in early spring. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil and should be lightly covered with soil. Water the seeds regularly and keep the soil moist. The plants will grow to a height of about 30 cm and will flower in late summer.
Where to Find Leucanthemum eliasii
Leucanthemum eliasii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas and along roadsides.
Leucanthemum eliasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucanthemum eliasii?
Leucanthemum eliasii
What is the family of Leucanthemum eliasii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Leucanthemum eliasii?
Elias' Daisy
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
Kamil Konowalik: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Konowalik' in the authors string.