Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbratilis
ID:
15866

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 77: 61 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015195



Common Names

  • Salmea umbratilis
  • Umbrella Salmea
  • Umbrella False Daisy


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Description

Salmea umbratilis (also called Umbrella salmea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Salmea umbratilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salmea umbratilis is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salmea umbratilis can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and carefully separate the root ball into smaller sections. Replant each section in a new location.

Where to Find Salmea umbratilis

Salmea umbratilis is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Salmea umbratilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salmea umbratilis?

Salmea umbratilis

What is the common name of Salmea umbratilis?

Umbrella Salmea

What is the habitat of Salmea umbratilis?

Dry, sandy soils

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,

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