Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
130809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bohnen ex Roessler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
in Adamson & Salter, Fl. Cape Penins. 260. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130138



Common Names

  • Berkheya robusta
  • Robusta
  • Berkheya


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Description

Berkheya robusta (also called Robust berkheya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a stout stem, reaching a height of up to 1.5 m, with lobed leaves and yellow flower heads. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya robusta is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Berkheya robusta are small and white. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya robusta 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 some shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Berkheya robusta

Berkheya robusta can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in the deserts of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Berkheya robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya robusta?

Berkheya robusta

What is the common name of Berkheya robusta?

Robust berkheya

Where is Berkheya robusta found?

It is found in 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-91045: 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.