Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.f.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 20 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062016
Common Names
- Pericallis Echinata
- Cineraria
- Silver Ragwort
Description
Pericallis echinata (also called Bristly Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pericallis echinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to attract beneficial insects and pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pericallis echinata is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pericallis echinata is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, though germination rates can be low. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Pericallis echinata
Pericallis echinata is native to the Canary Islands. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.
Pericallis echinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pericallis echinata?
Pericallis echinata
What is the common name of Pericallis echinata?
Sea pink
What is the natural habitat of Pericallis echinata?
Rocky shores and coastal cliffs
Species in the Pericallis genus
Pericallis papyracea,
Pericallis steetzii,
Pericallis aurita,
Pericallis malvifolia,
Pericallis tussilaginis,
Pericallis multiflora,
Pericallis appendiculata,
Pericallis murrayi,
Pericallis echinata,
Pericallis hansenii,
Pericallis hybrida,
Pericallis hadrosoma,
Pericallis lanata,
Pericallis webbii,
Pericallis cruenta,
Pericallis menezesii,
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,