Alepidea setifera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1896: 161 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525565
Common Names
- Alepidea setifera
- Setifera Alepidea
- Setifera Daisy
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- Alepidea basinuda R.Pott [unknown]
- Alepidea jacobsziae Dümmer [unknown]
- Alepidea reticulata Weim. [unknown]
- Alepidea basinuda basinuda [unknown]
Description
Alepidea setifera (also called Bristly Daisy, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with white or pink flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Alepidea setifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alepidea setifera has white flowers with yellowish centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alepidea setifera is a hardy evergreen groundcover that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Alepidea setifera
Alepidea setifera can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Alepidea setifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alepidea setifera?
Alepidea setifera
What is the common name of Alepidea setifera?
Hairy-leaved Alepidea
Where is Alepidea setifera found?
Alepidea setifera is found in South Africa
Species in the Alepidea genus
Alepidea cordifolia, Alepidea acutidens, Alepidea amatymbica, Alepidea angustifolia, Alepidea attenuata, Alepidea calocephala, Alepidea capensis, Alepidea cirsiifolia, Alepidea comosa, Alepidea concinna, Alepidea delicatula, Alepidea duplidens, Alepidea galpinii, Alepidea insculpta, Alepidea jenkinsii, Alepidea longeciliata, Alepidea longifolia, Alepidea longipetiolata, Alepidea macowanii, Alepidea multisecta, Alepidea natalensis, Alepidea parva, Alepidea peduncularis, Alepidea pilifera, Alepidea pusilla, Alepidea rehmannii, Alepidea schlechteri, Alepidea serrata, Alepidea setifera, Alepidea stellata, Alepidea thodei, Alepidea woodii, Alepidea wyliei, Alepidea comosa, Alepidea macowani, Alepidea natalensis, Alepidea inflexa,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2628102: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.