Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
121389

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Hofmus. xxiv. 314 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120718



Common Names

  • Variable Berkheya
  • Variable Hawkweed
  • Variable Starthistle


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Synonyms

  • Apuleia heterophylla Less. [unknown]
  • Berkheya heterophylla heterophylla [unknown]
  • Stobaea biloba DC. [unknown]
  • Stobaea heterophylla heterophylla [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes heterophylla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stobaea heterophylla Thunb. [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes biloba Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Berkheya heterophylla (also called Variable-Leaved Berkheya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads that appear in the summer. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya heterophylla is a plant native to South Africa and is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat skin infections, wounds, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Berkheya heterophylla var. radiata (DC.) Roessler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berkheya heterophylla has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya heterophylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in containers, use a well-draining potting mix and water regularly. When planting in the ground, prepare the soil by digging in compost and a slow-release fertilizer. Divide the plant in spring or early summer to propagate.

Where to Find Berkheya heterophylla

Berkheya heterophylla is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas such as on hillsides and in open woodlands.

Berkheya heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya heterophylla?

Berkheya heterophylla

What type of plant is Berkheya heterophylla?

It is an herbaceous perennial plant.

Where is Berkheya heterophylla native to?

It 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