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
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.
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 Salmea genus
Salmea palmeri,
Salmea umbratilis,
Salmea petrochioides,
Salmea scandens,
Salmea oligocephala,
Salmea orthocephala,
Salmea montana,
Salmea pauciceps,
Salmea insipida,
Salmea caleoides,
Salmea glaberrima,
Salmea petrobioides,
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,