Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocephala
ID:
16649

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Roessler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
in Adamson & Salter, Fl. Cape Penins. 265. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015978



Common Names

  • Sphaerocephala Berkheya
  • Sphaerocephala Daisy
  • Sphaerocephala Fleabane


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Description

Berkheya sphaerocephala (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya sphaerocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and grows in full sun or partial shade. It has a long blooming season and attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berkheya sphaerocephala is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya sphaerocephala is a hardy perennial that grows in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Berkheya sphaerocephala

Berkheya sphaerocephala is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Berkheya sphaerocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya sphaerocephala?

Berkheya sphaerocephala

What type of plant is Berkheya sphaerocephala?

Perennial herb

Where does Berkheya sphaerocephala grow?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-115460: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Helmut Roessler (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roessler' in the authors string.