Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 2: 565 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543424
Common Names
- Arctopus dregei
- Dregei Arctopus
- Arctopus Dregei
Description
Arctopus dregei (also called Drege's Arctopus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Africa. It grows in dry habitats such as deserts and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Arctopus dregei is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arctopus dregei has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctopus dregei is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in areas with high humidity. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall.
Where to Find Arctopus dregei
Arctopus dregei can be found in Mexico.
Arctopus dregei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctopus dregei?
Arctopus dregei
What is the common name of Arctopus dregei?
Drege's arctopus
What is the natural habitat of Arctopus dregei?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Arctopus genus
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,