Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Flora 27(2): 693 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129841
Common Names
- Krauss' Disparago
- African Daisy
- Krauss Daisy
Synonyms
- Wigandia kraussii Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Disparago kraussii (also called Chilean disparago, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Chile. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Disparago kraussii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Disparago kraussii is white and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Disparago kraussii can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The plants can be divided in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted immediately in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Disparago kraussii
Disparago kraussii is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands of the country.
Disparago kraussii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disparago kraussii?
Disparago kraussii
What is the common name of Disparago kraussii?
Krauss' Disparago
What is the natural habitat of Disparago kraussii?
Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes
Species in the Disparago 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,