Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. 2: 153 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005800
Common Names
- Denekia capensis
- Cape Denekia
- Cape Daisy
Description
Denekia capensis (also called Cape Denekia, among many other common names) is an herb native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Denekia capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Denekia capensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Denekia capensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Denekia capensis
Denekia capensis is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Denekia capensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Denekia capensis?
Denekia capensis
What is the natural habitat of Denekia capensis?
Denekia capensis is found in rocky and sandy soils in the Western Cape of South Africa.
What is the flowering period of Denekia capensis?
Denekia capensis flowers from August to October.
Species in the Denekia genus
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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,