Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscosa
ID:
137296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. ix. 426 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136625



Common Names

  • Berkheya Viscosa
  • Sticky Daisy
  • Sticky Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Stobaea viscosa DC. [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes viscosa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Berkheya viscosa (also called Bristly Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with spiny-toothed margins. Its flower heads are yellow and have a single row of ray florets. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya viscosa is a wildflower that is used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is attractive to bees and other pollinators and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berkheya viscosa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya viscosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is relatively easy to cultivate and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Berkheya viscosa

Berkheya viscosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Berkheya viscosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya viscosa?

Berkheya viscosa

What is the common name of Berkheya viscosa?

Sticky Berkheya

What is the natural habitat of Berkheya viscosa?

Grassland and scrubland

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-97332: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.