Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bifolia
ID:
752534

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 13: 226 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751867



Common Names

  • Whitehead's Double-leaved Daisy
  • Whiteheadia Bifolia
  • Whitehead's Daisy


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Description

Whiteheadia bifolia (also called Two-Leaved Whiteheadia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, leathery leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Whiteheadia bifolia is a popular ornamental plant and is used for landscaping purposes. It is also known to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Whiteheadia bifolia has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and rounded. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Whiteheadia bifolia is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Whiteheadia bifolia

Whiteheadia bifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Whiteheadia bifolia FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Whiteheadia bifolia?

Whiteheadia bifolia prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

How do I care for Whiteheadia bifolia?

Whiteheadia bifolia should be watered regularly and fertilized every spring.

What is the best time to plant Whiteheadia bifolia?

Whiteheadia bifolia should be planted in the spring or fall.

Species in the Whiteheadia genus

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:543559-1: Based on the initial data import