Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petrochioides
ID:
22055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
375 1861

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021384



Common Names

  • Salmea petrochioides
  • Petrochioides Salmea
  • Petrochioides Daisy


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Description

Salmea petrochioides (also called Petrochio's salmea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 2 meters tall and has small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky hillsides and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Salmea petrochioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin diseases, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salmea petrochioides has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a rough surface. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salmea petrochioides is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be watered regularly and kept free of weeds. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to shape the shrub.

Where to Find Salmea petrochioides

Salmea petrochioides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, grassy areas.

Salmea petrochioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salmea petrochioides?

Salmea petrochioides

What is the natural habitat of Salmea petrochioides?

Salmea petrochioides is found in the dry regions of South America.

What are the characteristics of Salmea petrochioides?

Salmea petrochioides is an herb with yellow flowers and small, oval leaves.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-120677: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.