Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
echinata
ID:
62687

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


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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.

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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 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-19026: 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.