Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densifolia
ID:
121941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bohnen ex Roessler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München iii. 229 (1959).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121270



Common Names

  • Dense Berkheya
  • Dense Daisy
  • Dense Star


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Description

Berkheya densifolia (also called Wild cotton, Common berkheya, and Dense-flowered berkheya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to southern Africa, but it is widely naturalized in other parts of the world. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya densifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berkheya densifolia has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya densifolia is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Berkheya densifolia

Berkheya densifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Berkheya densifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya densifolia?

Berkheya densifolia

What is the common name of Berkheya densifolia?

Dense-leaved berkheya

What is the growth habit of Berkheya densifolia?

It is an evergreen shrub with dense, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers

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-82498: Based on the initial data import
Helmut Roessler (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roessler' in the authors string.
Bohnen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bohnen' in the authors string.