Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jardineana
ID:
1322002

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 42(1): 57 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334456



Common Names

  • Berkheya Jardineana
  • Jardineana Berkheya
  • Berkheya


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Description

Berkheya jardineana (also called 'African daisy', 'African thistle', 'Jardine's thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with a terminal flower head. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya jardineana is used as an ornamental plant and to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berkheya jardineana is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a white tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya jardineana is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of 1.5 m. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-established. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and watered regularly.

Where to Find Berkheya jardineana

Berkheya jardineana is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Berkheya jardineana FAQ

What type of plant is Berkheya jardineana?

Berkheya jardineana is a species of shrub in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Berkheya jardineana native to?

Berkheya jardineana is native to South Africa.

What is the growth habit of Berkheya jardineana?

Berkheya jardineana is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height.

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

Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.