Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
draco
ID:
76981

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roessler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München iii. 217 (1959).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076310

Common Names

  • Draco Thistle
  • Berkheya Draco
  • Dragon Thistle

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Description

Berkheya draco (also called Draco Berkheya, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flower heads. It can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya draco has medicinal uses, such as treating skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berkheya draco is a yellow-orange color, with a bell-shaped corolla and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya draco is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed.

Where to Find Berkheya draco

Berkheya draco can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.

Berkheya draco FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya draco?

Berkheya draco

What is the common name of Berkheya draco?

Dragon Berkheya

What is the natural habitat of Berkheya draco?

Berkheya draco is native to 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-32971: Based on the initial data import
Helmut Roessler (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roessler' in the authors string.