Cineraria ngwenyensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ngwenyensis
ID:
18295
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cron
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 61(4): 519 (-520; figs. 14D, (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017624
Common Names
- Ngwenya Cineraria
- Silver Ragwort
- Silver Aster
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cineraria ngwenyensis (also called Ngwenya Cineraria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the mountains of South Africa. It grows to a height of 1-2m and has grey-green leaves and small, yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and on mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cineraria ngwenyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and can be used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cineraria ngwenyensis is a bright yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cineraria ngwenyensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil. They should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Cineraria ngwenyensis
Cineraria ngwenyensis is native to the African continent. It can be found in open, sunny habitats, such as grasslands and savannas.
Cineraria ngwenyensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cineraria ngwenyensis?
Cineraria ngwenyensis
What type of plant is Cineraria ngwenyensis?
Perennial herb
Where is Cineraria ngwenyensis native to?
Southern Africa
Species in the Cineraria genus
Cineraria longipes, Cineraria deltoidea, Cineraria geraniifolia, Cineraria lobata, Cineraria saxifraga, Cineraria britteniae, Cineraria mollis, Cineraria albicans, Cineraria erosa, Cineraria atriplicifolia, Cineraria ngwenyensis, Cineraria arctotidea, Cineraria dryogeton, Cineraria canescens, Cineraria decipiens, Cineraria pulchra, Cineraria erosa, Cineraria burkei, Cineraria mitellifolia, Cineraria abyssinica, Cineraria microglossa, Cineraria laxiflora, Cineraria glandulosa, Cineraria erodioides, Cineraria anampoza, Cineraria pinnata, Cineraria lyratiformis, Cineraria huilensis, Cineraria magnicephala, Cineraria exilis, Cineraria platycarpa, Cineraria austrotransvaalensis, Cineraria sebaldii, Cineraria densiflora, Cineraria parvifolia, Cineraria tomentosolanatus, Cineraria mazoensis, Cineraria grandibracteata, Cineraria dieterlenii, Cineraria polycephala, Cineraria tomentolanata, Cineraria humifusa, Cineraria albomontana, Cineraria geifolia, Cineraria aspera, Cineraria vagans, Cineraria alchemilloides, Cineraria cyanomontana, Cineraria vallis-pacis, Cineraria tomentolanatus,
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-117055: Based on the initial data import
Glynis V. Cron (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cron' in the authors string.