Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
congesta
ID:
119333

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Taylor) Wech.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 51(1-2): 117 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118662



Common Names

  • Bothriocline Congesta
  • Congested Bothriocline
  • Crested Bothriocline


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Description

Bothriocline congesta (also called Congested Bothriocline, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, coastal areas and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriocline congesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract bees and butterflies. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bothriocline congesta is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriocline congesta is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Take cuttings from the stems and roots in late summer or early autumn and plant them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the pot in a warm, sunny spot and water regularly. The cuttings should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Bothriocline congesta

Bothriocline congesta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and cliffs. It is commonly found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Bothriocline congesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriocline congesta?

Bothriocline congesta

What is the common name of Bothriocline congesta?

Congested Bothriocline

Where is Bothriocline congesta found?

Bothriocline congesta is found in the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Bothriocline genus

Bothriocline imatongensis, Bothriocline muschleriana, Bothriocline bampsii, Bothriocline kungwensis, Bothriocline cuneifolia, Bothriocline upembensis, Bothriocline malaissei, Bothriocline hoyoensis, Bothriocline grandicapitulata, Bothriocline leonardiana, Bothriocline schimperi, Bothriocline quercifolia, Bothriocline hispida, Bothriocline huillensis, Bothriocline monocephala, Bothriocline pectinata, Bothriocline glomerata, Bothriocline aggregata, Bothriocline concinna, Bothriocline moramballae, Bothriocline monticola, Bothriocline carrissoi, Bothriocline amplifolia, Bothriocline laxa, Bothriocline steetziana, Bothriocline atroviolacea, Bothriocline nyungwensis, Bothriocline grindeliifolia, Bothriocline microcephala, Bothriocline inyangana, Bothriocline attenuata, Bothriocline sengensis, Bothriocline trifoliata, Bothriocline katangensis, Bothriocline wittei, Bothriocline ugandensis, Bothriocline glabrescens, Bothriocline pauwelsii, Bothriocline auriculata, Bothriocline shagayuensis, Bothriocline nyiruensis, Bothriocline kundelungensis, Bothriocline fusca, Bothriocline mbalensis, Bothriocline angolensis, Bothriocline madagascariensis, Bothriocline marungensis, Bothriocline subcordata, Bothriocline congesta, Bothriocline ruwenzoriensis,

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-79979: Based on the initial data import
Ronny Wechuysen (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wech.' in the authors string.
Mary Ruth Fussel Jackson Taylor (b.1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Taylor' in the authors string.