Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Díaz & Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 19: 251 fig (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138334
Common Names
- Sinuate Leaf Waterwort
- Aequatorium sinuatifolium
- Waterwort
Description
Aequatorium sinuatifolium (also called Sinuate Aequatorium, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aequatorium sinuatifolium is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aequatorium sinuatifolium are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aequatorium sinuatifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It can be sown directly in the garden in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aequatorium sinuatifolium
Aequatorium sinuatifolium is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in rocky, dry habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Aequatorium sinuatifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aequatorium sinuatifolium?
Aequatorium sinuatifolium
What is the common name of Aequatorium sinuatifolium?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Aequatorium sinuatifolium?
Grassy slopes and open woodlands
Species in the Aequatorium genus
Aequatorium lepidotum,
Aequatorium jamesonii,
Aequatorium polygonoides,
Aequatorium jamesonii,
Aequatorium tatamanum,
Aequatorium latibracteolatum,
Aequatorium albiflorum,
Aequatorium palealbum,
Aequatorium verrucosum,
Aequatorium asterotrichum,
Aequatorium venezuelanum,
Aequatorium limonense,
Aequatorium repandiforme,
Aequatorium caucanum,
Aequatorium sinuatifolium,
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,