Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
heterophyllum
ID:
129225

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 47 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128554



Common Names

  • Leucanthemum heterophyllum
  • Variegated Daisy
  • Oxeye Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Pyrethrum montanum Pourr. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
  • Pontia heterophylla Bubani [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum commutatum Timb.-Lagr. & Martrin-Donos [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum montanum L. [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum montanum DC. [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum suffruticulosum Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum lanceolatum Nyman [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum affine Nyman [unknown]
  • Tanacetum montanum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum atratum Nyman [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum heterophyllum Baumg. ex Fuss [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum auriculatum Nyman [unknown]
  • Phalacrodiscus montanus Less. [unknown]
  • Matricaria montana Desr. [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum canescens Pourr. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum heterophyllum Willd. [unknown]
  • Matricaria heterophylla Poir. [unknown]
  • Pontia montana Bubani [unknown]

Description

Leucanthemum heterophyllum (also called Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and daisy-like flower heads with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Leucanthemum heterophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucanthemum heterophyllum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucanthemum heterophyllum is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Leucanthemum heterophyllum

Leucanthemum heterophyllum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Leucanthemum heterophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucanthemum heterophyllum?

Leucanthemum heterophyllum

What is the family of Leucanthemum heterophyllum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Leucanthemum heterophyllum?

Variegated 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