Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
epaleata
ID:
10488

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hilliard & B.L.Burtt) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 98B(Suppl.): 409 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009817



Common Names

  • Anderbergia epaleata
  • Pale Anderbergia
  • Pale False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Petalacte epaleata Hilliard & B.L.Burtt [unknown]

Description

Anderbergia epaleata (also called Pale Anderbergia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers and linear leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anderbergia epaleata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anderbergia epaleata is a small yellow flower head, with many small florets. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anderbergia epaleata is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anderbergia epaleata

Anderbergia epaleata is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape.

Anderbergia epaleata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anderbergia epaleata?

Anderbergia epaleata

What is the family of Anderbergia epaleata?

Asteraceae

Where is Anderbergia epaleata found?

South Africa

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-109511: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.