Status:
valid
Authors:
Cron
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 72(1): 37 (35-38; figs. 1, 2d (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024035
Common Names
- Cineraria
- Silver Ragwort
- Silver Groundsel
Description
Cineraria dryogeton (also called 'Dryogeton Cineraria', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Central Asia. It grows in moist, sandy soils, often in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Cineraria dryogeton is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cineraria dryogeton is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cineraria dryogeton is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps in early spring.
Where to Find Cineraria dryogeton
Cineraria dryogeton is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Cineraria dryogeton FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cineraria dryogeton?
Cineraria dryogeton
What is the common name of Cineraria dryogeton?
Dryogeton Cineraria
What is the natural habitat of Cineraria dryogeton?
Grassy slopes, meadows, and rocky outcrops
Species in the Cineraria genus
Cineraria longipes,
Cineraria deltoidea,
Cineraria geraniifolia,
Cineraria lobata,
Cineraria saxifraga,
Cineraria britteniae,
Cineraria mollis,
Cineraria albicans,
Cineraria erosa,
Cineraria atriplicifolia,
Cineraria ngwenyensis,
Cineraria arctotidea,
Cineraria dryogeton,
Cineraria canescens,
Cineraria decipiens,
Cineraria pulchra,
Cineraria erosa,
Cineraria burkei,
Cineraria mitellifolia,
Cineraria abyssinica,
Cineraria microglossa,
Cineraria laxiflora,
Cineraria glandulosa,
Cineraria erodioides,
Cineraria anampoza,
Cineraria pinnata,
Cineraria lyratiformis,
Cineraria huilensis,
Cineraria magnicephala,
Cineraria exilis,
Cineraria platycarpa,
Cineraria austrotransvaalensis,
Cineraria sebaldii,
Cineraria densiflora,
Cineraria parvifolia,
Cineraria tomentosolanatus,
Cineraria mazoensis,
Cineraria grandibracteata,
Cineraria dieterlenii,
Cineraria polycephala,
Cineraria tomentolanata,
Cineraria humifusa,
Cineraria albomontana,
Cineraria geifolia,
Cineraria aspera,
Cineraria vagans,
Cineraria alchemilloides,
Cineraria cyanomontana,
Cineraria vallis-pacis,
Cineraria tomentolanatus,
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,