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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Eggli) Niederle
                
                
                    
Source:
ipni
                
                
                    
Year:
2016
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Skalnickáruv rok 73: 17 (2016)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344635
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Chaloupkaea gigantea
 - Giant Stonecrop
 - Giant Wall-Rocket
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Chaloupkaea gigantea (also called Giant Button, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem. It is native to Turkey and is found in rocky, sunny places.                         
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Chaloupkaea gigantea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Chaloupkaea gigantea has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Chaloupkaea gigantea is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Chaloupkaea gigantea
                        
                            Chaloupkaea gigantea is native to the Mediterranean, where it can be found in moist meadows and grassy slopes at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Chaloupkaea gigantea FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Chaloupkaea gigantea?
Chaloupkaea gigantea
What is the common name of Chaloupkaea gigantea?
Giant Daisy
Where is Chaloupkaea gigantea found?
Chaloupkaea gigantea is found in Turkey.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Chaloupkaea genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Crassulaceae family
                        
                            Adromischus alstonii, 
Adromischus bicolor, 
Adromischus caryophyllaceus, 
Adromischus cooperi, 
Adromischus cristatus, 
Adromischus diabolicus, 
Adromischus fallax, 
Adromischus filicaulis, 
Adromischus hemisphericus, 
Adromischus humilis, 
Adromischus inamoenus, 
Adromischus leucophyllus, 
Adromischus liebenbergii, 
Adromischus maculatus, 
Adromischus mammillaris, 
Adromischus marianae, 
Adromischus maximus, 
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, 
Adromischus nanus, 
Adromischus phillipsiae, 
Adromischus roaneanus, 
Adromischus schuldtianus, 
Adromischus sphenophyllus, 
Adromischus subdistichus, 
Adromischus subviridis, 
Adromischus triflorus, 
Adromischus trigynus, 
Adromischus umbraticola, 
Adromischus coleorum, 
Adromischus cooperi, 
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, 
Adromischus triflorus, 
Aeonium loartei, 
Aeonium uhlii, 
Aeonium aguajilvense, 
Aeonium aizoon, 
Aeonium anagense, 
Aeonium anagensis, 
Aeonium appendiculatum, 
Aeonium arboreum, 
Aeonium aureum, 
Aeonium balsamiferum, 
Aeonium barbatum, 
Aeonium beltranii, 
Aeonium bollei, 
Aeonium burchardii, 
Aeonium canariense, 
Aeonium castellodecorum, 
Aeonium castello-paivae, 
Aeonium ciliatum,                         
 
                     
                                
                                    
                        References
                        
                            Urs Eggli (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eggli' in the authors string.
 Josef Niederle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Niederle' in the authors string.