Status:
valid
Authors:
Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris (1818) 74
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024211
Common Names
- Crown Daisy
- Sarcanthemum
- Worm Daisy
Synonyms
- Conyza coronopus Lam. [unknown]
- Psiadia coronopus (Lam.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Balf.f. [unknown]
Description
Sarcanthemum coronopus (also called Fringed Pink, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has pink flowers and can be found in Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcanthemum coronopus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers can be used to make herbal teas. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sarcanthemum coronopus is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sarcanthemum coronopus is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Sarcanthemum coronopus
Sarcanthemum coronopus is native to the Mediterranean region.
Sarcanthemum coronopus FAQ
What are the common names of Sarcanthemum coronopus?
Common names of Sarcanthemum coronopus include Crown Daisy, Crown Daisy-pink, and Crown Daisy-white.
What is the scientific classification of Sarcanthemum coronopus?
The scientific classification of Sarcanthemum coronopus is as follows: Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Asterales; Family: Asteraceae; Genus: Sarcanthemum; Species: Sarcanthemum coronopus.
What are the uses of Sarcanthemum coronopus?
Sarcanthemum coronopus has a variety of uses. It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for its oil.
Species in the Sarcanthemum genus
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,