Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
angustiflorus
ID:
429536

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

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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.

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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

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2468105: Based on the initial data import
Troels Myndel Pedersen (1916-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedersen' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.