Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 47 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126509
Common Names
- Leucanthemum pallens
- Pale Oxeye Daisy
- Pale Marguerite
Synonyms
- Leucanthemum discoideum Bourg. ex Nyman [unknown]
- Leucanthemum discoideum (All.) Coste [unknown]
- Leucanthemum candolleanum Martrin-Donos [unknown]
- Phalacrodiscus pallens Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Tanacetum pallens Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Leucanthemum pallens pallens [unknown]
- Leucanthemum pallens pallens [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum hispidum Rich. ex DC. [unknown]
- Leucanthemum heterophyllum Schur ex Nyman [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum sylvaticum Jauvy ex DC. [unknown]
- Leucanthemum atratum pallens (Perreym.) Rouy [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum leucanthemum pallens (Perreym.) Braun-Blanq. & al. [unknown]
- Pontia pallens Bubani [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum pallens J.Gay ex Perreym. [unknown]
- Leucanthemum vulgare pallens (Perreym.) Bonnier & Layens [unknown]
Description
Leucanthemum pallens (also called Pale Oxeye Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central Asia and grows in dry grasslands and steppes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Leucanthemum pallens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucanthemum pallens has white flowers with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucanthemum pallens is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Leucanthemum pallens
Leucanthemum pallens is found in the mountains of Europe and Asia.
Leucanthemum pallens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucanthemum pallens?
Leucanthemum pallens
What is the common name of Leucanthemum pallens?
Pale Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Leucanthemum pallens?
Grasslands and meadows
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,