Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pomel) Vogt & Oberpr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Taxon 44(3): 377 (1995): (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077348
Common Names
- False Mallow
- False-mallow
- False-mallow-mallow
Description
Mauranthemum decipiens (also called False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and narrow, linear leaves. It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Mauranthemum decipiens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mauranthemum decipiens is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedling is a small rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mauranthemum decipiens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, 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 Mauranthemum decipiens
Mauranthemum decipiens can be found in the Mediterranean region, growing in rocky, dry habitats.
Mauranthemum decipiens FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Mauranthemum decipiens?
Mauranthemum decipiens is native to Europe, where it grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
What is the optimal soil type for Mauranthemum decipiens?
Mauranthemum decipiens prefers moist, well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
How much sunlight does Mauranthemum decipiens need?
Mauranthemum decipiens prefers full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Mauranthemum genus
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,