Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petrobioides
ID:
131155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 375 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130484



Common Names

  • Salmea petrobioides
  • Rocky Mountain Fleabane
  • Rocky Mountain Daisy


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Description

Salmea petrobioides (also called Rock-Loving Sea-Lavender, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Asteraceae family. It has white flower heads and is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in rocky soils and coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Salmea petrobioides is used for ornamental purposes, as a groundcover, and to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salmea petrobioides are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salmea petrobioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is not very tolerant of cold temperatures and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Salmea petrobioides

Salmea petrobioides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Salmea petrobioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salmea petrobioides?

Salmea petrobioides

What is the common name of Salmea petrobioides?

Petrobioid Salmea

What is the family of Salmea petrobioides?

Asteraceae

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,