Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
62874

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Alavi & Heywood

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 71(4): 273 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062203



Common Names

  • Big Plagius
  • Grandis Plagius
  • Plagius Grandis


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Synonyms

  • Leucanthemum grande (L.) P.Giraud [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum discoideum All. [unknown]
  • Matricaria grandis Desr. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum grandiflorum Batt. [unknown]
  • Plagius grandiflorus L'Hér. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Plagius grandiflorus (Desf.) L'Hér. [deprecated]
  • Cotula grandis L. [unknown]
  • Balsamita grandiflora Desf. [unknown]
  • Kremeria grandis (L. ex Jackson) Maire [unknown]

Description

Plagius grandis (also called large plagius, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in rocky meadows and grasslands, and is found in the UK, Germany, and Sweden.

Uses & Benefits

Plagius grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagius grandis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagius grandis is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in a pot with well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Plagius grandis

Plagius grandis can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the countries of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France.

Plagius grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagius grandis?

Plagius grandis

What is the common name of Plagius grandis?

Large Plagius

What is the natural habitat of Plagius grandis?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites

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-19206: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Vernon Heywood (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heywood' in the authors string.
S.A. Alavi (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alavi' in the authors string.