Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steetz) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 130 (1991): (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032225
Common Names
- Gnephosis angianthoides
- Angled Gnephosis
- Gnephosis with Angled Flowers
Synonyms
- Calocephalus angianthoides Benth. [unknown]
Description
Gnephosis angianthoides (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It grows in moist grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Gnephosis angianthoides 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, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gnephosis angianthoides is white and has a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gnephosis angianthoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring and cover lightly with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate air circulation and space for the plants to grow. Division can be done in the spring or fall by carefully digging up the clumps and dividing them into smaller sections. The divisions should be replanted immediately and watered well.
Where to Find Gnephosis angianthoides
Gnephosis angianthoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Gnephosis angianthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gnephosis angianthoides?
Gnephosis angianthoides
What is the family of Gnephosis angianthoides?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Gnephosis angianthoides?
Gnephosis
Species in the Gnephosis genus
Gnephosis uniflora,
Gnephosis tenuissima,
Gnephosis multiflora,
Gnephosis intonsa,
Gnephosis angianthoides,
Gnephosis eriocarpa,
Gnephosis eriocephala,
Gnephosis tridens,
Gnephosis arachnoidea,
Gnephosis setifera,
Gnephosis gynotricha,
Gnephosis trifida,
Gnephosis brevifolia,
Gnephosis macrocephala,
Gnephosis acicularis,
Gnephosis drummondii,
Gnephosis cassiniana,
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,