Alepidea woodii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 15: t. 1452 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525571
Common Names
- Alepidea woodii
- Woodii Alepidea
- Woodii Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Alepidea tysonii Dümmer [unknown]
- Alepidea tysonii Dümmer [deprecated]
Description
Alepidea woodii (also called 'Wood's Daisy', among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Alepidea woodii 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 woodii 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 woodii 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 woodii
Alepidea woodii can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Alepidea woodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alepidea woodii?
Alepidea woodii
What is the common name of Alepidea woodii?
Wood's Alepidea
Where is Alepidea woodii found?
Alepidea woodii 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-2628108: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.