Status:
valid
Authors:
C.D.Adams
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
J. W. African Sci. Assoc. 8(2): 134. 1964 [Aug 1964]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008327
Common Names
- Erlangea fruticosa
- Bushy Erlangea
- Bushy-leaved Erlangea
Description
Erlangea fruticosa (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and small, grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Erlangea fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erlangea fruticosa is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, brown and have a white tuft of hairs at the end. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erlangea fruticosa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Erlangea fruticosa
Erlangea fruticosa is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Erlangea fruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erlangea fruticosa?
Erlangea fruticosa
What is the common name of Erlangea fruticosa?
Shrubby Erlangea
What is the natural habitat of Erlangea fruticosa?
It is found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands in South Africa.
Species in the Erlangea genus
Erlangea fruticosa,
Erlangea chevalieri,
Erlangea calycina,
Erlangea richardsiae,
Erlangea misera,
Erlangea plumosa,
Erlangea enigmatica,
Erlangea paleacea,
Erlangea smithii,
Erlangea centauroides,
Erlangea alternifolia,
Erlangea misera,
Erlangea remifolia,
Erlangea schebellensis,
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,