Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gand.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 227 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091752
Common Names
- Spirei Acilepis
- Acilepis Spirei
- Spirei Daisy
Description
Acilepis spirei (also called Spire's Acilepis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Acilepis spirei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Acilepis spirei flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acilepis spirei is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Acilepis spirei
Acilepis spirei is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, grassy areas.
Acilepis spirei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acilepis spirei?
Acilepis spirei
What is the common name of Acilepis spirei?
Spire's Acilepis
What is the habitat of Acilepis spirei?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Acilepis genus
Acilepis clivorum,
Acilepis nantcianensis,
Acilepis dendigulensis,
Acilepis scariosa,
Acilepis silhetensis,
Acilepis principis,
Acilepis lobbii,
Acilepis attenuata,
Acilepis ngaoensis,
Acilepis doichangensis,
Acilepis heynei,
Acilepis belcheri,
Acilepis setigera,
Acilepis nemoralis,
Acilepis nayarii,
Acilepis pseudosutepensis,
Acilepis scariosa,
Acilepis peguensis,
Acilepis ornata,
Acilepis chiangdaoensis,
Acilepis thwaitesii,
Acilepis gardneri,
Acilepis kingii,
Acilepis peninsularis,
Acilepis tonkinensis,
Acilepis virgata,
Acilepis namnanensis,
Acilepis divergens,
Acilepis fysonii,
Acilepis sutepensis,
Acilepis aspera,
Acilepis spirei,
Acilepis saligna,
Acilepis squarrosa,
Acilepis kerrii,
Acilepis anaimudica,
Acilepis pulneyensis,
Acilepis pothigaiana,
Acilepis namnaoensis,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,