Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Kuntze
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 979 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659550
Common Names
- Spicatum Ecbolium
- Spicatum's Ecbolium
- Spicatum Ecbolium
Description
Ecbolium spicatum (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in sandy soils in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ecbolium spicatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ecbolium spicatum is small, white and star-shaped. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ecbolium spicatum is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment, while cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Ecbolium spicatum
Ecbolium spicatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Ecbolium spicatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ecbolium spicatum?
Ecbolium spicatum
What are the common names of Ecbolium spicatum?
Common names of Ecbolium spicatum include African daisy, African daisy bush, and African daisy tree.
What is the natural habitat of Ecbolium spicatum?
Ecbolium spicatum is native to South Africa and is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Species in the Ecbolium genus
Ecbolium albiflorum,
Ecbolium amplexicaule,
Ecbolium barlerioides,
Ecbolium benoistii,
Ecbolium boranense,
Ecbolium clarkei,
Ecbolium fimbriatum,
Ecbolium flanaganii,
Ecbolium glabratum,
Ecbolium gymnostachyum,
Ecbolium hastatum,
Ecbolium humbertii,
Ecbolium ligustrinum,
Ecbolium madagascariense,
Ecbolium oblongifolium,
Ecbolium palmatum,
Ecbolium strictum,
Ecbolium subcordatum,
Ecbolium syringifolium,
Ecbolium tanzaniense,
Ecbolium viride,
Ecbolium spicatum,
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,