Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nitens
ID:
137982

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Bieb. ex Willd.) C.A.Mey.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Verz. Pfl. Casp. Meer. 66 (1831) (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137311



Common Names

  • Nitens Daisy
  • Callicephalus Daisy
  • Pale Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea nitens M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Serratula nitens Spreng. [unknown]
  • Phalolepis nitens Cass. [unknown]
  • Centaurea nitens M.Bieb. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Centaurea ramosissima Tausch [unknown]
  • Centaurea ramosissima Freyn & Sint. ex Freyn [unknown]
  • Centaurea setifera Lag. [unknown]

Description

Callicephalus nitens (also called Shining Callicephalus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is often found in rocky outcrops and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Callicephalus nitens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callicephalus nitens is a small yellow or white flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicephalus nitens is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in dry, sandy soils.

Where to Find Callicephalus nitens

Callicephalus nitens is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Callicephalus nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicephalus nitens?

Callicephalus nitens

What is the common name of Callicephalus nitens?

Shiny Callicephalus

Where is Callicephalus nitens found?

Callicephalus nitens is found in South Africa

Species in the Callicephalus genus

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-97998: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.