Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Santos
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Veg. Fl. La Palma 282 (1983) (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016205
Common Names
- Cheirolophus Santos-abreui
- Santos-abreu's Daisy
- Santos-abreu's Sunflower
Description
Cheirolophus santos-abreui (also called Santos-Abreu's Daisy, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Canary Islands. It has ovate leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in rocky areas and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cheirolophus santos-abreui is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. Non-medical uses of this plant include ornamental planting in gardens, as a food source for livestock, and as an ingredient in traditional herbal remedies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cheirolophus santos-abreui is a small, yellow-orange flower head that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, brown, flattened achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheirolophus santos-abreui is a perennial plant native to the Canary Islands. It is best propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and frost hardy. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Cheirolophus santos-abreui
Cheirolophus santos-abreui is native to the Canary Islands.
Cheirolophus santos-abreui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirolophus santos-abreui?
Cheirolophus santos-abreui
What type of plant is Cheirolophus santos-abreui?
It is a perennial herb
Where does Cheirolophus santos-abreui grow?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
Species in the Cheirolophus genus
Cheirolophus metlesicsii,
Cheirolophus grandifolius,
Cheirolophus santos-abreui,
Cheirolophus webbianus,
Cheirolophus benoistii,
Cheirolophus satarataensis,
Cheirolophus junonianus,
Cheirolophus ghomerythus,
Cheirolophus duranii,
Cheirolophus dariasii,
Cheirolophus sventenii,
Cheirolophus massonianus,
Cheirolophus arboreus,
Cheirolophus canariensis,
Cheirolophus arbutifolius,
Cheirolophus burchardii,
Cheirolophus intybaceus,
Cheirolophus mauritanicus,
Cheirolophus tananicus,
Cheirolophus sempervirens,
Cheirolophus teydis,
Cheirolophus uliginosus,
Cheirolophus crassifolius,
Cheirolophus mansanetianus,
Cheirolophus tagananensis,
Cheirolophus falcisectus,
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,