Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ball) 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-0000086481
Common Names
- Rhodanthemum hosmariense
- Maritime Everlasting
- Moroccan Daisy
Synonyms
- Chrysanthemum hosmariense (Ball) J.W.Ingram [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum maresii hosmariense Ball [unknown]
- Leucanthemum hosmariense Font Quer [unknown]
Description
Rhodanthemum hosmariense (also called Hosmariens Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are arranged in a rosette. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, as well as in meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodanthemum hosmariense is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It can also be used to attract pollinators and can be used to help control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodanthemum hosmariense is a yellow daisy-like flower with white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a single stem and a single flower.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodanthemum hosmariense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 8 and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Rhodanthemum hosmariense
Rhodanthemum hosmariense is native to Morocco and can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Rhodanthemum hosmariense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodanthemum hosmariense?
Rhodanthemum hosmariense
What is the common name of Rhodanthemum hosmariense?
Hosmariense
What is the family of Rhodanthemum hosmariense?
Asteraceae
Species in the Rhodanthemum genus
Rhodanthemum briquetii,
Rhodanthemum pseudocatananche,
Rhodanthemum maresii,
Rhodanthemum catananche,
Rhodanthemum mesatlanticum,
Rhodanthemum atlanticum,
Rhodanthemum laouense,
Rhodanthemum gayanum,
Rhodanthemum arundanum,
Rhodanthemum hosmariense,
Rhodanthemum ifniense,
Rhodanthemum depressum,
Rhodanthemum redieri,
Rhodanthemum maroccanum,
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,