Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 465 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089173
Common Names
- Scapose Haplocarpha
- Scapose Daisy
- Haplocarpha scaposa
Synonyms
- Arctotis scaposa O.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Haplocarpha scaposa (also called Scapose Haplocarpha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woods. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Haplocarpha scaposa is used to treat fever, headaches, and sore throats. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haplocarpha scaposa is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are black and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are green and have a height of about 10 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haplocarpha scaposa is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Haplocarpha scaposa
Haplocarpha scaposa is native to South Africa and is found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Haplocarpha scaposa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplocarpha scaposa?
Haplocarpha scaposa
What type of plant is Haplocarpha scaposa?
It is an annual herb
Where is Haplocarpha scaposa found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Haplocarpha 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,