Erlangea smithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
87718
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 35: 307 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087047
Common Names
- Erlangea Smithii
- Smith's Erlangea
- Erlangea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erlangea smithii (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary yellow flower heads. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Erlangea smithii is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erlangea smithii has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erlangea smithii is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Erlangea smithii
Erlangea smithii is native to the southeastern United States, primarily in Florida.
Erlangea smithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erlangea smithii?
Erlangea smithii
What type of plant is Erlangea smithii?
It is a shrub.
Where does Erlangea smithii grow?
It is native to South Africa.
Species in the Erlangea 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-43425: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.