Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greenm.) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 64 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138232
Common Names
- Schizotrichus Daisy
- Schizotrichus Fleabane
- Schizotrichus Plume Thistle
Description
Dresslerothamnus schizotrichus (also called Schizotrichous Dresslerothamnus, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dresslerothamnus schizotrichus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source, as its fruits are edible and can be used in salads. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves can be used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dresslerothamnus schizotrichus is yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dresslerothamnus schizotrichus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It can be sown directly in the garden in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dresslerothamnus schizotrichus
Dresslerothamnus schizotrichus is found in parts of South America, primarily in Argentina and Chile. It is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.
Dresslerothamnus schizotrichus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dresslerothamnus schizotrichus?
Dresslerothamnus schizotrichus
What is the common name of Dresslerothamnus schizotrichus?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Dresslerothamnus schizotrichus?
Grassy slopes and open woodlands
Species in the Dresslerothamnus 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,