Status:
valid
Authors:
(Font Quer) Ibn Tattou
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Bocconea 8: 49 (1998): (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086639
Common Names
- Ifni Rhodanthemum
- Ifni Marguerite
- Ifni Daisy
Synonyms
- Leucanthemum ifniense Font Quer [unknown]
Description
Rhodanthemum ifniense (also called 'Ifni Marguerite', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodanthemum ifniense is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright pink flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodanthemum ifniense has white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodanthemum ifniense is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps in spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Rhodanthemum ifniense
Rhodanthemum ifniense is native to Morocco and can be found in the western part of the country.
Rhodanthemum ifniense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodanthemum ifniense?
Rhodanthemum ifniense
What is the natural habitat of Rhodanthemum ifniense?
Rhodanthemum ifniense is found in the mountains of Morocco.
What is the flowering period of Rhodanthemum ifniense?
Rhodanthemum ifniense typically flowers from April to May.
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,
References
Mohammed Ibn Tattou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ibn Tattou' in the authors string.