Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chamaepeuce
ID:
133637

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Cynarocehp. 5. 1832 [27 Mar 1832]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132966



Common Names

  • Chamaepeuce
  • Ptilostemon
  • Cushion Spurge


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Synonyms

  • Cnicus chamaepeuce Desf. [unknown]
  • Cirsium alpini Vierh. [unknown]
  • Staehelina chamaepeuce L. [deprecated]
  • Ptilostemon muticus Cass. [unknown]
  • Chamaepeuce mutica DC. [unknown]
  • Chamaepeuce polycephala DC. [unknown]
  • Chamaepeuce alpini Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Ptilostemon polycephalus (DC.) Soják [unknown]
  • Cirsium fruticosum Holmboe [unknown]
  • Ptilostemon fruticosus (Desf.) Soják [unknown]
  • Ptilostemon chamaepeuce chamaepeuce [unknown]
  • Ptilostemon chamaepeuce chamaepeuce [unknown]
  • Cirsium chamaepeuce chamaepeuce [unknown]
  • Cirsium chamaepeuce chamaepeuce [unknown]
  • Chamaepeuce fruticosa DC. [unknown]
  • Chamaepeuce imbricata Raf. [unknown]
  • Staehelina cretica Zucc. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Ptilostemon appendiculatus Cass. [unknown]
  • Carduus fruticosus Desf. [unknown]
  • Pteronia chamaepeuce Spreng. [unknown]
  • Serratula chamaepeuce L. [unknown]
  • Staehelina chamaepeuce L. [unknown]
  • Cirsium chamaepeuce Ten. [unknown]
  • Cnicus fruticosus Desf. [unknown]

Description

Ptilostemon chamaepeuce (also called Dwarf Ptilostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilostemon chamaepeuce is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ptilostemon chamaepeuce var. cyprius Greuter
Ptilostemon chamaepeuce var. camptolepis (Boiss.) Greuter
Ptilostemon chamaepeuce var. elegans Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptilostemon chamaepeuce is a yellow-orange color and has a daisy-like structure. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilostemon chamaepeuce is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.

Where to Find Ptilostemon chamaepeuce

Ptilostemon chamaepeuce is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in countries such as Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Ptilostemon chamaepeuce FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilostemon chamaepeuce?

Ptilostemon chamaepeuce

What is the common name of Ptilostemon chamaepeuce?

Groundsel

What is the growth habit of Ptilostemon chamaepeuce?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves

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-93795: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.