Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22: 125 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570674
Common Names
- Brachystephanus jaundensis
- Jaunden's Brachystephanus
- Giant-flowered Brachystephanus
Description
Brachystephanus jaundensis (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves that are linear and toothed, and white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Brachystephanus jaundensis is used as a timber tree for furniture, construction, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Brachystephanus jaundensis sub. nemoralis (S.Moore) I.Darbysh.
Brachystephanus jaundensis sub. nimbae (Heine) I.Darbysh.
Brachystephanus jaundensis var. brevitubus I.Darbysh.
Brachystephanus jaundensis sub. jaundensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachystephanus jaundensis is a small, white flower with a long, slender corolla tube. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachystephanus jaundensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.
Where to Find Brachystephanus jaundensis
Brachystephanus jaundensis can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Brachystephanus jaundensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachystephanus jaundensis?
Brachystephanus jaundensis
What is the natural habitat of Brachystephanus jaundensis?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What is the average height of Brachystephanus jaundensis?
Up to 1.5 meters
Species in the Brachystephanus genus
Brachystephanus africanus,
Brachystephanus coeruleus,
Brachystephanus densiflorus,
Brachystephanus glaberrimus,
Brachystephanus holstii,
Brachystephanus jaundensis,
Brachystephanus longiflorus,
Brachystephanus lyallii,
Brachystephanus mannii,
Brachystephanus myrmecophilus,
Brachystephanus occidentalis,
Brachystephanus oreacanthus,
Brachystephanus roseus,
Brachystephanus giganteus,
Brachystephanus kupeensis,
Brachystephanus calostachyus,
Brachystephanus congensis,
Brachystephanus sudanicus,
Brachystephanus schliebenii,
Brachystephanus laxispicatus,
Brachystephanus montifuga,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,