Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
debilis
ID:
122811

Status:
valid

Authors:
MacOwan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xxv. (1890) 391

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122140



Common Names

  • Berkheya
  • Weak Berkheya
  • Debilis Berkheya


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Description

Berkheya debilis (also called Weak Berkheya, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky and dry habitats, and has a compact, branched habit. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya debilis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berkheya debilis is yellow, with a small, bell-shaped bloom. The seed is small, dark brown, and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya debilis is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps in the spring.

Where to Find Berkheya debilis

Berkheya debilis is native to the grasslands of South Africa.

Berkheya debilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya debilis?

Berkheya debilis

What is the natural habitat of Berkheya debilis?

Dry, rocky slopes in South Africa

What is the flower color of Berkheya debilis?

White to yellow

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-83324: Based on the initial data import
Peter MacOwan (1830-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'MacOwan' in the authors string.