Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 157, fig. 1 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066743
Common Names
- Macdonald's Sabazia
- Macdonald's Daisy
- Sabazia macdonaldii
Description
Sabazia macdonaldii (also called Macdonald's Sabazia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open habitats such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sabazia macdonaldii is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sabazia macdonaldii has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center and a white or yellow seed head. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and a few leaves. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sabazia macdonaldii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Sabazia macdonaldii
Sabazia macdonaldii is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry meadows and grasslands at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Sabazia macdonaldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sabazia macdonaldii?
Sabazia macdonaldii
What is the natural habitat of Sabazia macdonaldii?
Sabazia macdonaldii is found in the Mediterranean region.
What are the common uses of Sabazia macdonaldii?
Sabazia macdonaldii is used as a medicinal plant and for ornamental purposes.
Species in the Sabazia genus
Sabazia durangensis,
Sabazia leavenworthii,
Sabazia mullerae,
Sabazia lapsensis,
Sabazia glandulosa,
Sabazia purpusii,
Sabazia elata,
Sabazia trianae,
Sabazia pinetorum,
Sabazia macdonaldii,
Sabazia sarmentosa,
Sabazia densa,
Sabazia multiradiata,
Sabazia acoma,
Sabazia microspermoides,
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,