Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cheiranthifolia
ID:
74613

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 12 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073942



Common Names

  • Plazia Cheiranthifolia
  • Sea-shore Daisy
  • Sea-side Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Aglaodendron cheiranthifolium J.Rémy [unknown]

Description

Plazia cheiranthifolia (also called coastal plazia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers that grows in coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Plazia cheiranthifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and produces small white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plazia cheiranthifolia is a small, yellow-green disc, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plazia cheiranthifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, and the seeds should be sown in the spring. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Plazia cheiranthifolia

Plazia cheiranthifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Greece and Turkey.

Plazia cheiranthifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plazia cheiranthifolia?

Plazia cheiranthifolia

What is the common name of Plazia cheiranthifolia?

Woolly Plazia

What is the natural habitat of Plazia cheiranthifolia?

Grasslands, woodlands, and coastal scrub

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