Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maire) B.H.Wilcox, K.Bremer & Humphries
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23(2): 142, as 'pseudo-catana (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004934
Common Names
- Rhodanthemum pseudocatananche
- False Everlasting
- False Marguerite
Synonyms
- Leucanthemum pseudo-catananche Maire [unknown]
Description
Rhodanthemum pseudocatananche (also called False Catananche, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southern Europe, typically found in dry, rocky areas. It has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and a white halo, and its leaves are dark green and lanceolate.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodanthemum pseudocatananche is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers being used to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a food source, with its leaves and flowers being eaten raw or cooked.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodanthemum pseudocatananche is a white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodanthemum pseudocatananche is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be done in early spring.
Where to Find Rhodanthemum pseudocatananche
Rhodanthemum pseudocatananche is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Rhodanthemum pseudocatananche FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodanthemum pseudocatananche?
Rhodanthemum pseudocatananche
What is the common name of Rhodanthemum pseudocatananche?
False Catananche
What is the natural habitat of Rhodanthemum pseudocatananche?
Grassland, scrub, and rocky slopes
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,