Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
111711

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 507 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000111040



Common Names

  • Grey Berkheya
  • Grey Daisy
  • Grey Thistle


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Description

Berkheya canescens (also called Grey Berkheya, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is known for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berkheya canescens is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a white fringe. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya canescens is a perennial plant that is easily propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading spent flowers will help to prolong flowering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Berkheya canescens

Berkheya canescens is native to the southern parts of Africa. It can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Berkheya canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya canescens?

Berkheya canescens

What is the common name of Berkheya canescens?

Canescens

What is the family of Berkheya canescens?

Asteraceae

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,

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