Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
virungae
ID:
133633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wech.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 51(1-2): 115 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132962



Common Names

  • Bothriocline Virungae
  • Virungae Bothriocline
  • African Daisy


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Description

Bothriocline virungae (also called Virunga Bothriocline, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to the African highlands and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriocline virungae is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used in xeriscaping. It is also known for its ability to attract pollinators and is often used in butterfly gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bothriocline virungae is a yellow-orange color and has a daisy-like structure. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriocline virungae is a perennial herb native to Africa. It is easily propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.

Where to Find Bothriocline virungae

Bothriocline virungae is native to Central Africa and can be found in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Bothriocline virungae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriocline virungae?

Bothriocline virungae

What is the common name of Bothriocline virungae?

Virunga Bothriocline

What is the growth habit of Bothriocline virungae?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves

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-93791: Based on the initial data import
Ronny Wechuysen (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wech.' in the authors string.