Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thodei
ID:
526237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dümmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 3: 20 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525569

Common Names

  • Alepidea thodei
  • Thodei Alepidea
  • Thodei Daisy

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Description

Alepidea thodei (also called 'Carpet Daisy', among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides. The leaves are linear and the flowers are white with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Alepidea thodei 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 thodei 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Alepidea thodei is a shrub or small tree which can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Alepidea thodei

Alepidea thodei can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Alepidea thodei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alepidea thodei?

Alepidea thodei

What is the common name of Alepidea thodei?

Thode's Alepidea

Where is Alepidea thodei found?

Alepidea thodei is found in South Africa

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,