Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
964

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Fl. Medit. 7: 47 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000293



Common Names

  • Pallenis maritima
  • Seaside Daisy
  • Sea Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Odontospermum maritimum maritimum [unknown]
  • Asteriscus maritimus maritimus [unknown]
  • Asteriscus maritimus maritimus [unknown]
  • Asteriscus maritimus microphyllus (Ball) Batt. [unknown]
  • Asteriscus maritimus mauritanicus (Jord. & Fourr.) Maire [unknown]
  • Asteriscus maritimus lanuginosus Sennen [unknown]
  • Asteriscus maritimus discoideus Alleiz. [unknown]
  • Odontospermum maritimum microphylla Ball [unknown]
  • Odontospermum maritimum perpusillum Batt. [unknown]
  • Asteriscus maritimus parviflorus Sennen & Mauricio [unknown]
  • Asteriscus maritimus villosissimus Batt. [unknown]
  • Asteriscus maritimus perpusillus Batt. [unknown]
  • Asteriscus maritimus littoralis (Jord. & Fourr.) Rouy [unknown]

Description

Pallenis maritima (also called Sea Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy and rocky soils, and is found in coastal areas, dunes, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pallenis maritima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pallenis maritima sub. sericea (Maire & Wilczek) Véla
Pallenis maritima sub. maritima

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pallenis maritima has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pallenis maritima is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pallenis maritima

Pallenis maritima is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in coastal areas. It is commonly found in sandy soils.

Pallenis maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pallenis maritima?

Pallenis maritima

What is the common name of Pallenis maritima?

Sea thistle

What is the natural habitat of Pallenis maritima?

It is native to Europe and grows in coastal areas.

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-100276: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.