Status:
valid
Authors:
(Horvatić) Vogt & Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33(1): 41 (2003) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125842
Common Names
- Leucanthemum Illyricum
- Illyrian Daisy
- Illyrian Oxeye Daisy
Synonyms
- Chrysanthemum croaticum illyricum Horvatić [unknown]
- Leucanthemum atratum illyricum (Horvatić) Soó [unknown]
- Leucanthemum illyricum (Horvatić) D.Papes [unknown]
Description
Leucanthemum illyricum (also called Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a woody stem and small white flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leucanthemum illyricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas which are believed to have calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucanthemum illyricum has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have thin stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucanthemum illyricum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Leucanthemum illyricum
Leucanthemum illyricum is native to the Balkans and parts of Central Europe.
Leucanthemum illyricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucanthemum illyricum?
Leucanthemum illyricum
What is the common name of Leucanthemum illyricum?
Illyrian Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Leucanthemum illyricum?
It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and roadsides in the Balkans.
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,