Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
fastigiaticephalum
ID:
72181

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cabrera) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 66 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071510

Common Names

  • Dendrophorbium Fastigiaticephalum
  • Upright-headed Dendrophorbium
  • Upright-headed Dendrophorbium

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Synonyms

  • Senecio fastigiaticephalus Cabrera [unknown]

Description

Dendrophorbium fastigiaticephalum (also called 'Upright-headed Dendrophorbium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a single stem with a basal rosette of leaves and a single, terminal inflorescence. It grows in dry meadows, pastures, and other dry grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrophorbium fastigiaticephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as an ingredient in potpourri and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrophorbium fastigiaticephalum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrophorbium fastigiaticephalum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Dendrophorbium fastigiaticephalum

Dendrophorbium fastigiaticephalum is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the Bale Mountains.

Dendrophorbium fastigiaticephalum FAQ

What is the common name of Dendrophorbium fastigiaticephalum?

African Daisy

What type of soil does Dendrophorbium fastigiaticephalum prefer?

Well-drained soil

What type of climate does Dendrophorbium fastigiaticephalum prefer?

Warm, dry climates

Species in the Dendrophorbium genus

Dendrophorbium pluricephalum, Dendrophorbium glaziovii, Dendrophorbium solisii, Dendrophorbium archeri, Dendrophorbium longilinguae, Dendrophorbium cabrerae, Dendrophorbium glaziovii, Dendrophorbium barkleyanum, Dendrophorbium biacuminatum, Dendrophorbium buchtienii, Dendrophorbium multinerve, Dendrophorbium scytophyllum, Dendrophorbium fruticosum, Dendrophorbium buchtienii, Dendrophorbium lucidum, Dendrophorbium favillosum, Dendrophorbium ingens, Dendrophorbium fruticosum, Dendrophorbium vanillodorum, Dendrophorbium arboluco, Dendrophorbium coroicense, Dendrophorbium peregrinum, Dendrophorbium dolichodoryium, Dendrophorbium balsapampae, Dendrophorbium brachycodon, Dendrophorbium restingae, Dendrophorbium gesnerifolium, Dendrophorbium tipocochense, Dendrophorbium curvidens, Dendrophorbium vargasii, Dendrophorbium bomanii, Dendrophorbium zongoense, Dendrophorbium paranense, Dendrophorbium subnemorale, Dendrophorbium biserrifolium, Dendrophorbium catharinense, Dendrophorbium ayopayense, Dendrophorbium acuminatissimum, Dendrophorbium trigynum, Dendrophorbium chingualense, Dendrophorbium lloense, Dendrophorbium pururu, Dendrophorbium storkii, Dendrophorbium moscopanum, Dendrophorbium argutidentatum, Dendrophorbium sotarense, Dendrophorbium chaenocephalum, Dendrophorbium toreadoris, Dendrophorbium amplexicaule, Dendrophorbium fastigiaticephalum,

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-28280: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.