Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rotundifolium
ID:
138549

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 46 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137878



Common Names

  • Daisy
  • Ox-eye Daisy
  • Moon Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Leucanthemum rotundifolium (Opiz) Pouzar [unknown]
  • Matricaria rotundifolia Poir. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum rotundifolium Willd. [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum rotundifolium Schur [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum waldsteinii (Sch.Bip.) Pouzar [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum waldsteinii Janka [unknown]
  • Tanacetum waldsteinii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum rotundifolium Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]

Description

Leucanthemum rotundifolium (also called Round-leaved Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the mountains of Europe and Asia and grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leucanthemum rotundifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucanthemum rotundifolium is a white daisy-like flower, with a yellow center and a white outer ring. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a small tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucanthemum rotundifolium is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.

Where to Find Leucanthemum rotundifolium

Leucanthemum rotundifolium can be found in the mountains of Europe, including the Alps, Carpathians, and Pyrenees.

Leucanthemum rotundifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucanthemum rotundifolium?

Leucanthemum rotundifolium

What is the common name of Leucanthemum rotundifolium?

Round-Leaf Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Leucanthemum rotundifolium?

Dry woods, thickets, and prairies

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