Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
valentinum
ID:
27172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Aragonesa Ci. Nat. i. 48.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026501



Common Names

  • Leucanthemum valentinum
  • Valentinum Leucanthemum
  • Leucanthemum


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Description

Leucanthemum valentinum (also called Shasta Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has a rosette of leaves with white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leucanthemum valentinum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as colds, fever, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucanthemum valentinum is a white, daisy-like head. The seed is a small, dark-brown achene with a white pappus. The seedling is a rosette of leaves with a central taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucanthemum valentinum is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can also be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Leucanthemum valentinum

Leucanthemum valentinum is native to Europe and can be found in areas with moist soils.

Leucanthemum valentinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucanthemum valentinum?

Leucanthemum valentinum

What is the family of Leucanthemum valentinum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Leucanthemum valentinum?

Valentine 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,