Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
deserticola
ID:
87947

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Murb.) B.H.Wilcox, K.Bremer & Humphries

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23(2): 143 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087276



Common Names

  • Chrysanthoglossum deserticola
  • Deserticola's Chrysanthoglossum
  • Chrysanthoglossum's Deserticola


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Description

Chrysanthoglossum deserticola (also called Desert chrysanthoglossum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has a rounded crown with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. The flowers are white and fragrant and appear in spring and summer. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy areas, as well as in coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysanthoglossum deserticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysanthoglossum deserticola is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysanthoglossum deserticola is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Chrysanthoglossum deserticola

Chrysanthoglossum deserticola is native to the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East. It can be found in sandy soils and rocky areas.

Chrysanthoglossum deserticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysanthoglossum deserticola?

Chrysanthoglossum deserticola

What are the common names of Chrysanthoglossum deserticola?

Desert Chrysanthoglossum

What is the natural habitat of Chrysanthoglossum deserticola?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

Species in the Chrysanthoglossum 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-43643: Based on the initial data import
Chris Humphries (1947-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humphries' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.
Balafama Helen Wilcox (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Wilcox' in the authors string.
Svante Samuel Murbeck (1859-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murb.' in the authors string.