Status:
valid
Authors:
Fayed
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 15: 460 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091387
Common Names
- Zambesian Grangea
- Grangea
- Grangea Mollis
Description
Grangea zambesiaca (also called Zambian Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Grangea zambesiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grangea zambesiaca has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grangea zambesiaca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Grangea zambesiaca
Grangea zambesiaca is found in Africa.
Grangea zambesiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grangea zambesiaca?
Grangea zambesiaca
What is the common name of Grangea zambesiaca?
Zambesian Grangea
What is the habitat of Grangea zambesiaca?
Grangea zambesiaca is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Species in the Grangea 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
A.-A. Fayed: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fayed' in the authors string.