Status:
valid
Authors:
(Emb. & Maire) 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-0000033545
Common Names
- Mesatlanticum Rhodanthemum
- Mesatlanticum Everlasting
- Mesatlanticum Daisy
Synonyms
- Leucanthemum mesatlanticum Emb. & Maire [unknown]
Description
Rhodanthemum mesatlanticum (also called 'Atlantic Rhodanthemum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10–30 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has long, narrow, lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodanthemum mesatlanticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Rhodanthemum mesatlanticum is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 5-6 mm. The seed is an achene, with a length of 1-2 mm, and a width of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are slender, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodanthemum mesatlanticum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and resistant to deer and rabbits.
Where to Find Rhodanthemum mesatlanticum
Rhodanthemum mesatlanticum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Rhodanthemum mesatlanticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodanthemum mesatlanticum?
Rhodanthemum mesatlanticum
What is the common name of Rhodanthemum mesatlanticum?
Meso-Atlantic Rhodanthemum
What type of plant is Rhodanthemum mesatlanticum?
Perennial herb
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,