Status:
valid
Authors:
(Philipson) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 78: 384 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000878
Common Names
- Chresta Pinnatifida
- Pinnatifida Chresta
- Chresta
Synonyms
- Pycnocephalum pinnatifidum (Philipson) MacLeish [unknown]
- Eremanthus pinnatifidus Philipson [unknown]
Description
Chresta pinnatifida (also called 'Feathered Daisy', 'Feathered Fleabane', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chresta pinnatifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chresta pinnatifida has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chresta pinnatifida is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The seedlings should emerge in about two weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in about two weeks.
Where to Find Chresta pinnatifida
Chresta pinnatifida is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Chresta pinnatifida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chresta pinnatifida?
Chresta pinnatifida
What is the family of Chresta pinnatifida?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Chresta pinnatifida?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Chresta genus
Chresta pinnatifida,
Chresta sphaerocephala,
Chresta angustifolia,
Chresta curumbensis,
Chresta souzae,
Chresta plantaginifolia,
Chresta scapigera,
Chresta martii,
Chresta speciosa,
Chresta hatschbachii,
Chresta harleyi,
Chresta exsucca,
Chresta pycnocephala,
Chresta pacourinoides,
Chresta filicifolia,
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,