Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
imatongensis
ID:
5393

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Taylor) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 266 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004722



Common Names

  • Bothriocline imatongensis
  • Imatong Bothriocline
  • Imatong False Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Erlangea imatongensis M.Taylor [unknown]

Description

Bothriocline imatongensis (also called Imatong Bothriocline, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Africa. It has small, oval leaves that are dark green in color and grow in clusters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriocline imatongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive ailments and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bothriocline imatongensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriocline imatongensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in the same soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Bothriocline imatongensis

Bothriocline imatongensis is native to South Sudan and can be found in the Imatong Mountains.

Bothriocline imatongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriocline imatongensis?

Bothriocline imatongensis

What is the natural habitat of Bothriocline imatongensis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the bloom period of Bothriocline imatongensis?

Late spring to early summer

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-104541: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Mary Ruth Fussel Jackson Taylor (b.1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Taylor' in the authors string.