Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gayanum
ID:
63550

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss. & Durieu) B.H.Wilcox, K.Bremer & Humphries

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23(2): 142 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062879



Common Names

  • Gayanum Daisy
  • Gayanum Rhodanthemum
  • Gayanum Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Rhodanthemum gayanum gayanum [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum gayanum gayanum [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum gayanum gayanum [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum gayanum gayanum [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum gayanum nanum Batt. [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum gayanum villosissimum Maire [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum gayanum murbeckianum Emb. & Maire [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum gayanum elatum (Maire) Maire [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum gayanum gayanum [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum gayanum mawii (Hook.) Maire [unknown]

Description

Rhodanthemum gayanum (also called pink everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodanthemum gayanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rhodanthemum gayanum sub. demnatense (Murb.) Vogt
Rhodanthemum gayanum sub. antiatlanticum (Emb. & Maire) Vogt & Greuter
Rhodanthemum gayanum sub. gayanum
Rhodanthemum gayanum sub. fallax (Maire & Weiller) Vogt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodanthemum gayanum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodanthemum gayanum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown from seed, but this is a slow process. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Rhodanthemum gayanum

Rhodanthemum gayanum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Rhodanthemum gayanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodanthemum gayanum?

Rhodanthemum gayanum

What type of plant is Rhodanthemum gayanum?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Rhodanthemum gayanum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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-19871: Based on the initial data import
Chris Humphries (1947-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humphries' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.
Balafama Helen Wilcox (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Wilcox' in the authors string.