Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) Pedersen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia Sér. 4, 12(1): 95. 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428868
Common Names
- Xerosiphon angustiflorus
- African Daisy
- African Daisy Bush
Synonyms
- Xeraea angustiflora Kuntze [unknown]
- Gomphrena angustiflora Mart. [unknown]
- Gomphrena martinsiana Steud. [unknown]
Description
Xerosiphon angustiflorus (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. It is an herbaceous plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic and its flowers are small and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Xerosiphon angustiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Xerosiphon angustiflorus are white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xerosiphon angustiflorus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Xerosiphon angustiflorus
Xerosiphon angustiflorus is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Xerosiphon angustiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xerosiphon angustiflorus?
Xerosiphon angustiflorus
What is the family of Xerosiphon angustiflorus?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Xerosiphon angustiflorus?
African Daisy
Species in the Xerosiphon genus
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Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,