Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pleiocephalus
ID:
1324557

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 29: 793 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337011



Common Names

  • Afroaster Pleiocephalus
  • African Daisy Bush
  • African Daisy


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Description

Afroaster pleiocephalus (also called Many-headed Afroaster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has opposite, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Afroaster pleiocephalus is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Afroaster pleiocephalus has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afroaster pleiocephalus is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows to a height of about 4 feet and has small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Afroaster pleiocephalus

Afroaster pleiocephalus can be found in South Africa.

Afroaster pleiocephalus FAQ

What are the common names of Afroaster pleiocephalus?

Afroaster pleiocephalus is commonly known as the Pleiocephalous Afroaster.

What is the growth rate of Afroaster pleiocephalus?

Afroaster pleiocephalus has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What kind of soil does Afroaster pleiocephalus prefer?

Afroaster pleiocephalus prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

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,

References

Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.