Status:
valid
Authors:
(Coss.) 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-0000007767
Common Names
- Rhodanthemum Maresii
- Mares' Rhodanthemum
- Mares' Everlasting
Description
Rhodanthemum maresii (also called Mares' Everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and on coastal cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodanthemum maresii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodanthemum maresii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodanthemum maresii is a hardy, drought-resistant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is by division of clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Rhodanthemum maresii
Rhodanthemum maresii is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Rhodanthemum maresii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodanthemum maresii?
Rhodanthemum maresii
What is the family of Rhodanthemum maresii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Rhodanthemum maresii?
Mares' Daisy
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,