Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
fibrosa
ID:
538286

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 21: 640 (2001 publ. 2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537618



Common Names

  • Annesorhiza fibrosa
  • Fibrous Annesorhiza
  • Fibrosa Annesorhiza


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Description

Annesorhiza fibrosa (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 fibrosa 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 fibrosa 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 fibrosa is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, tufted grass-like plant that grows in clumps. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Annesorhiza fibrosa

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

Annesorhiza fibrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annesorhiza fibrosa?

Annesorhiza fibrosa

What is the common name of Annesorhiza fibrosa?

Fibrous annesorhiza

What type of plant is Annesorhiza fibrosa?

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-2640730: Based on the initial data import
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.