Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decurrens
ID:
127863

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 2276 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127192



Common Names

  • Berkheya decurrens
  • Decurrent Berkheya
  • Decurrens Berkheya


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Synonyms

  • Crocodilodes petiolata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Berkheya petiolata Schönland [unknown]
  • Stephanocoma berckheyoides Less. [unknown]
  • Stobaea decurrens Thunb. [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes echinopodum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stobaea echinopoda DC. [unknown]
  • Stephanocoma berkheyoides Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Berkheya echinopoda (DC.) Schönland [unknown]
  • Stobaea polyacantha DC. [unknown]
  • Stobaea helianthiflora DC. [unknown]
  • Stobaea petiolata DC. [unknown]
  • Berkheya membranifolia Hubbard ex L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes decurrens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes scolymodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes membranifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes helianthiflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Berkheya petiolata (DC.) Hutch. [unknown]
  • Berkheya echinopoda (DC.) Fourc. [unknown]
  • Stobaea glabriuscula DC. [unknown]
  • Berkheya polyacantha Schönland [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes polyacantha Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stobaea scolymoides DC. [unknown]
  • Rohria decurrens Thunb. [unknown]
  • Berkheya glabriuscula Schönland [unknown]

Description

Berkheya decurrens (also called Decurrent Berkheya, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply divided, dark green leaves. It is found in dry, open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya decurrens is used for its medicinal properties, including as an anti-inflammatory, a diuretic, and a laxative. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, for its attractive yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berkheya decurrens is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem with small yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya decurrens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Berkheya decurrens

Berkheya decurrens is native to the Mediterranean region, including the Canary Islands, Morocco, and Algeria.

Berkheya decurrens FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Berkheya decurrens?

Berkheya decurrens grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Berkheya decurrens?

Berkheya decurrens prefers temperatures between 20-25°C.

What is the best way to propagate Berkheya decurrens?

Berkheya decurrens can be propagated through seed or cuttings.

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-88197: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.