Status:
valid
Authors:
Burtt Davy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Man. Pl. Transvaal 2: 517 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537620
Common Names
- Annesorhiza flagellifolia
- Whip-leaved Annesorhiza
- Flagellifolia Annesorhiza
Description
Annesorhiza flagellifolia (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 flagellifolia 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 flagellifolia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Annesorhiza flagellifolia 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 flagellifolia
Annesorhiza flagellifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Annesorhiza flagellifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Annesorhiza flagellifolia?
Annesorhiza flagellifolia
What is the common name of Annesorhiza flagellifolia?
Whip-leaved annesorhiza
What type of plant is Annesorhiza flagellifolia?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Annesorhiza genus
Annesorhiza altiscapa,
Annesorhiza burtii,
Annesorhiza fibrosa,
Annesorhiza filicaulis,
Annesorhiza flagellifolia,
Annesorhiza grandiflora,
Annesorhiza lateriflora,
Annesorhiza latifolia,
Annesorhiza macrocarpa,
Annesorhiza nuda,
Annesorhiza schlechteri,
Annesorhiza thunbergii,
Annesorhiza wilmsii,
Annesorhiza calcicola,
Annesorhiza triternata,
Annesorhiza refracta,
Annesorhiza elsiae,
Annesorhiza bracteosa,
Annesorhiza articulata,
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,