Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
galpinii
ID:
1039495

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baden) Baden

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39: 638 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038833



Common Names

  • Metarungia
  • Galpinii
  • Metarungia galpinii


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Description

Metarungia galpinii (also called 'African Daisy' and 'African Daisy Bush', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows in dry, open areas and has small, grey-green leaves and daisy-like yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Metarungia galpinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metarungia galpinii has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metarungia galpinii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Metarungia galpinii

Metarungia galpinii can be found in South Africa.

Species in the Metarungia genus

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,

References

Claus Baden (1952-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baden' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.