Status:
valid
Authors:
(Commers. ex Cass.) Wild
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 4: 65 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116633
Common Names
- Anisopappus Longipes
- Longipes Anisopappus
- Longipes Daisy
Synonyms
- Aspilia alternifolia Klatt [unknown]
- Buphthalmum longipes Comm. ex Cass. [unknown]
- Epallage humifusa Baker [unknown]
- Aspilia alterniflora Klatt [unknown]
- Epallage longipes (Commers.) Humbert [unknown]
Description
Anisopappus longipes (also called Long-stalked Anisopappus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It grows in open grasslands, and has white flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Anisopappus longipes has a variety of uses, including ornamental landscaping, as a source of food for birds, and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisopappus longipes is white and has a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellow-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisopappus longipes is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Anisopappus longipes
Anisopappus longipes is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands of the country.
Anisopappus longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisopappus longipes?
Anisopappus longipes
What is the common name of Anisopappus longipes?
Long-beaked Goldenbush
What is the natural habitat of Anisopappus longipes?
Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides
Species in the Anisopappus genus
Anisopappus paucidentatus,
Anisopappus rhombifolius,
Anisopappus smutsii,
Anisopappus alticolus,
Anisopappus lawalreanus,
Anisopappus burundiensis,
Anisopappus salviifolius,
Anisopappus grangeoides,
Anisopappus anemonifolius,
Anisopappus fruticosus,
Anisopappus petitianus,
Anisopappus boinensis,
Anisopappus sylvaticus,
Anisopappus chinensis,
Anisopappus lastii,
Anisopappus chinensis,
Anisopappus junodii,
Anisopappus lejolyanus,
Anisopappus buchwaldii,
Anisopappus robynsianus,
Anisopappus latifolius,
Anisopappus upembensis,
Anisopappus pumilus,
Anisopappus kirkii,
Anisopappus pinnatifida,
Anisopappus holstii,
Anisopappus longipes,
Anisopappus pseudopinnatifidus,
Anisopappus orbicularis,
Anisopappus marianus,
Anisopappus sylvatica,
Anisopappus alticola,
Anisopappus brandbergensis,
Anisopappus schinzii,
Anisopappus stuhlmannii,
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,