Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
appendiculata
ID:
37765

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 20 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037094



Common Names

  • Pericallis Appendiculata
  • Appendaged Pericallis
  • Appendaged Cineraria


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Synonyms

  • Conyza discolor Bory ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cineraria populifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Cineraria lactea Willd. [unknown]
  • Cineraria lanata Druce [unknown]
  • Senecio appendiculatus (L.f.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Pericallis appendiculata appendiculata [unknown]
  • Cineraria appendiculata Steud. [unknown]
  • Cacalia appendiculata L.f. [unknown]
  • Senecio lanatus L. [unknown]
  • Pericallis populifolia Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Senecio populifolius DC. [unknown]
  • Cineraria appendiculata (L.f.) Poir. [unknown]

Description

Pericallis appendiculata (also called Appendiculate cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in meadows and pastures. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads with long, slender bracts.

Uses & Benefits

Pericallis appendiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pericallis appendiculata var. preauxiana (Sch.Bip.) G.Kunkel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pericallis appendiculata is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, daisy-like flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pericallis appendiculata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Pericallis appendiculata

Pericallis appendiculata is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the islands of El Hierro, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, La Palma, and Tenerife.

Pericallis appendiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pericallis appendiculata?

Pericallis appendiculata

What is the family of Pericallis appendiculata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Pericallis appendiculata?

Appendiculate Cineraria

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-135871: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.