Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bipinnatifida
ID:
135786

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv.) Roessler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München iii. 212 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135115



Common Names

  • Berkheya bipinnatifida
  • Bipinnatifida Berkheya
  • Two-Pinnate Berkheya


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Synonyms

  • Berkheya bipinnatifida bipinnatifida [unknown]

Description

Berkheya bipinnatifida (also called Two-Pinnate Berkheya, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of hairy leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya bipinnatifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, respiratory issues, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Berkheya bipinnatifida sub. bipinnatifida
Berkheya bipinnatifida var. cordata G.V.Pope

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berkheya bipinnatifida is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small achene, while the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya bipinnatifida can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Berkheya bipinnatifida

Berkheya bipinnatifida is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is available for purchase from online nurseries and garden centers.

Berkheya bipinnatifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya bipinnatifida?

Berkheya bipinnatifida

What is the common name of Berkheya bipinnatifida?

Bipinnatifida Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Berkheya bipinnatifida?

Berkheya bipinnatifida is found in grasslands and meadows in South Africa.

Species in the Berkheya genus

Berkheya johnstoniana, Berkheya griquana, Berkheya chiesiana, Berkheya milleriana, Berkheya echinacea, Berkheya spekeana, Berkheya radula, Berkheya carduodes, Berkheya maritima, Berkheya sphaerocephala, Berkheya spinosa, Berkheya tysonii, Berkheya montana, Berkheya fruticosa, Berkheya nivea, Berkheya speciosa, Berkheya setifera, Berkheya angolensis, Berkheya carlinoides, Berkheya mackenii, Berkheya spinosissima, Berkheya onobromoides, Berkheya carlinifolia, Berkheya carlinopsis, Berkheya ferox, Berkheya cruciata, Berkheya eriobasis, Berkheya rhapontica, Berkheya insignis, Berkheya angustifolia, Berkheya umbellata, Berkheya dregei, Berkheya leucaugeta, Berkheya carlinopsis, Berkheya draco, Berkheya discolor, Berkheya cirsiifolia, Berkheya pauciflora, Berkheya subulata, Berkheya pinnatifida, Berkheya herbacea, Berkheya glabrata, Berkheya rigida, Berkheya seminivea, Berkheya francisci, Berkheya annectens, Berkheya coriacea, Berkheya latifolia, Berkheya angusta, Berkheya coddii,

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-95876: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Helmut Roessler (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roessler' in the authors string.