Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
santos-abreui
ID:
16876

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

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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.

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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 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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