Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Heine
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 7: 138 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039365
Common Names
- African Calomeria
- African Daisy
- African Cornflower
Synonyms
- Humea africana S.Moore [unknown]
- Helichrysum africanum (S.Moore) Wild [unknown]
Description
Calomeria africana (also called African Calomeria, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calomeria africana is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calomeria africana is yellow in color and has a diameter of about 1-2 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calomeria africana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to divide the plant in early spring or late fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the fall or early spring and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Thin the seedlings to the desired spacing when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Calomeria africana
Calomeria africana is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape Province.
Calomeria africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calomeria africana?
Calomeria africana
What is the common name of Calomeria africana?
African Daisy
What type of plant is Calomeria africana?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Calomeria africana found?
Southern Africa
What is the growth habit of Calomeria africana?
Upright, clump-forming
Species in the Calomeria 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,