Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
meridionale
ID:
5186

Status:
valid

Authors:
Legrand

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 28: 56 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004515



Common Names

  • Leucanthemum meridionale
  • Leucanthemum
  • Meridionale


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Synonyms

  • Leucanthemum vulgare meridionale (Legrand) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Leucanthemum meridionale (also called Southern Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.3m. It has bright green foliage and white, daisy-like flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leucanthemum meridionale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucanthemum meridionale has white daisy-like flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucanthemum meridionale is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Leucanthemum meridionale

Leucanthemum meridionale is native to Spain and can be found in the Canary Islands.

Leucanthemum meridionale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucanthemum meridionale?

Leucanthemum meridionale

What is the family of Leucanthemum meridionale?

Asteraceae

Where is Leucanthemum meridionale found?

South Africa

What is the common name of Leucanthemum meridionale?

Southern Daisy

What is the growth habit of Leucanthemum meridionale?

Herbaceous perennial

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,