Status:
valid
Authors:
(Briq. & Cav.) Marchi & O.Illuminati
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Italy) 33: 174. 1975 [1974 publ. 1975]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005534
Common Names
- Glaucophyllum Leucanthemum
- Glaucophyllum Leucanthemum Leucanthemum
- Glaucophyllum Leucanthemum Sunflower
Description
Leucanthemum glaucophyllum (also called Glaucous-Leaved Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a rosette of leaves and a single flower head with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia, and grows in grasslands, meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Leucanthemum glaucophyllum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife, and its flowers are used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leucanthemum glaucophyllum is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucanthemum glaucophyllum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Leucanthemum glaucophyllum
Leucanthemum glaucophyllum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Leucanthemum glaucophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucanthemum glaucophyllum?
Leucanthemum glaucophyllum
What are the common names of Leucanthemum glaucophyllum?
Blue-leaved daisy
What is the natural habitat of Leucanthemum glaucophyllum?
Dry grasslands, open woods, 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,