Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) Bolle
Source:
gcc
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia 8: 133 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134255
Common Names
- Webb's Pericallis
- Webb's Cineraria
- Webb's Silver Ragwort
Synonyms
- Doronicum webbii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Senecio webbii Christ [unknown]
Description
Pericallis webbii (also called Webb's Cineraria, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pericallis webbii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, daisy-like flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pericallis webbii is a daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a white or pink petal. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pericallis webbii is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pericallis webbii
Pericallis webbii is native to the Canary Islands and is found on the islands of Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro.
Pericallis webbii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pericallis webbii?
Pericallis webbii
What type of plant is Pericallis webbii?
It is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.
Where is Pericallis webbii found?
It is native to the Canary Islands.
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,