Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
altiscapa
ID:
538278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr. ex H.Wolff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 231 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537610



Common Names

  • Annesorhiza altiscapa
  • High-capped Annesorhiza
  • Altiscapa Annesorhiza


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Description

Annesorhiza altiscapa (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist grasslands, open woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Annesorhiza altiscapa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Annesorhiza altiscapa are white, with a yellow center, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annesorhiza altiscapa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Annesorhiza altiscapa

Annesorhiza altiscapa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Annesorhiza altiscapa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annesorhiza altiscapa?

Annesorhiza altiscapa

What is the common name of Annesorhiza altiscapa?

High-crowned annesorhiza

What type of plant is Annesorhiza altiscapa?

Herbaceous perennial

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-2640723: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.