Status:
valid
Authors:
Beauverd
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève 1915, Ser. II. vii. 51.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014319
Common Names
- Schimper's Haplocarpha
- Schimper's Daisy
- Schimper's Fleabane
Synonyms
- Landtia schimperi Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
- Ubiaea schimperi (Sch.Bip.) A.Rich. [unknown]
- Haplocarpha schimperi K.Lewin [unknown]
- Landtia schimperi (Sch.Bip.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Vatke [unknown]
- Schnittspahnia schimperi Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Ubiaea schimperi J.Gay [unknown]
Description
Haplocarpha schimperi (also called Schimper's Haplocarpha, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to Africa and is found in rocky, grassy slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Haplocarpha schimperi has been used as an ingredient in salads and soups, and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive problems and skin ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haplocarpha schimperi is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haplocarpha schimperi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. For best results, water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.
Where to Find Haplocarpha schimperi
Haplocarpha schimperi can be found in South Africa.
Haplocarpha schimperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplocarpha schimperi?
Haplocarpha schimperi
What is the common name of Haplocarpha schimperi?
Schimper's Haplocarpha
What is the natural habitat of Haplocarpha schimperi?
It is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.
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,