Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyrenaica
ID:
16463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alavi

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Libya 107: 109 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015792



Common Names

  • Cyrenaican Thistle
  • Cyrenaican Cotton Thistle
  • Cyrenaican Cotton-thistle


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Description

Pallenis cyrenaica (also called Cyrenaican fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Pallenis cyrenaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pallenis cyrenaica is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pallenis cyrenaica is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.

Where to Find Pallenis cyrenaica

Pallenis cyrenaica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Pallenis cyrenaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pallenis cyrenaica?

Pallenis cyrenaica

What is the common name of Pallenis cyrenaica?

Cyrenaican Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Pallenis cyrenaica?

It is found in North Africa, in dry stony places, at altitudes of 0-1000 m.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-115285: Based on the initial data import
S.A. Alavi (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alavi' in the authors string.