Status:
valid
Authors:
Dalla Torre
Source:
gcc
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Anleit. Beob. Alpenpfl. : 130 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010619
Common Names
- Gaudin's Daisy
- Gaudin's Leucanthemum
- Gaudin's Marguerite
Synonyms
- Chrysanthemum gaudinii Dalla Torre & Sarnth. [unknown]
- Leucanthemum gaudinii gaudinii [unknown]
- Tanacetum subalpinum Simonk. [unknown]
- Leucanthemum vulgare subalpinum (Schur) Soó [unknown]
- Leucanthemum vulgare alpicola (Gremli) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum leucanthemum alpicola (Gremli) Soó [unknown]
- Leucanthemum subalpinum (Simonk.) Tzvelev [unknown]
- Leucanthemum raciborskii Popov & Krasch. [unknown]
- Leucanthemum raciborskii Popov & Chrshan. [unknown]
Description
Leucanthemum gaudinii (also called Gaudin's Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a solitary flower head. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leucanthemum gaudinii is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small, white flowers and is often used to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used for erosion control and to help prevent soil loss.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leucanthemum gaudinii is white, with a single central disc. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucanthemum gaudinii is a perennial species that is easily propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location. The plants may need to be staked or supported to prevent them from falling over. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Leucanthemum gaudinii
Leucanthemum gaudinii can be found in the western parts of Europe, such as France and Spain.
Leucanthemum gaudinii FAQ
What is the growth rate of Leucanthemum gaudinii?
Leucanthemum gaudinii grows at a slow to moderate rate and can reach up to 2 feet in height.
What type of soil does Leucanthemum gaudinii prefer?
Leucanthemum gaudinii prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
What type of light does Leucanthemum gaudinii need?
Leucanthemum gaudinii needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.
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,