Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
aphyllus
ID:
429535

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moq.) Pedersen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia ser. 4, 12(1): 95. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428867

Common Names

  • Xerosiphon aphyllus
  • African Daisy
  • African Daisy Bush

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Synonyms

  • Xeraea aphylla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gomphrena aphylla ( ex DC.) Pohl ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena aphylla spicata Stuchlík [unknown]

Description

Xerosiphon aphyllus (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 aphyllus 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 aphyllus 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 aphyllus 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 aphyllus

Xerosiphon aphyllus is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Xerosiphon aphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xerosiphon aphyllus?

Xerosiphon aphyllus

What is the family of Xerosiphon aphyllus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Xerosiphon aphyllus?

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-2468104: Based on the initial data import
Troels Myndel Pedersen (1916-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedersen' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.