Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
onopordifolia
ID:
121833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burtt Davy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Ann. Transvaal Mus. 3: 121. 1912

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121162



Common Names

  • Onopordifolia
  • Berkheya onopordifolia
  • Onopordifolia Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Stobaea onopordifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Berkheya onopordifolia onopordifolia [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes onopordifolia Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Berkheya onopordifolia (also called Onopordum Berkheya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has white flowers and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya onopordifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant to treat stomach and intestinal problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berkheya onopordifolia is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya onopordifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Berkheya onopordifolia

Berkheya onopordifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Berkheya onopordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya onopordifolia?

Berkheya onopordifolia

What is the common name of Berkheya onopordifolia?

Onopordum-leaved Berkheya

What is the family of Berkheya onopordifolia?

Asteraceae

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-82394: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Burtt Davy (1870-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burtt Davy' in the authors string.