Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greenm.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 44: 62 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069195
Common Names
- Herreranthus Rivalis
- Rival Daisy
- Rival Sunflower
Synonyms
- Senecio rivalis Greenm. [unknown]
Description
Herreranthus rivalis (also called 'Rival Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in grasslands and alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Herreranthus rivalis is an ornamental plant commonly used in gardens and landscapes. It has bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and attract pollinators. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It is also deer resistant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Herreranthus rivalis is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with narrow, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Herreranthus rivalis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Herreranthus rivalis
Herreranthus rivalis is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky outcrops.
Herreranthus rivalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herreranthus rivalis?
Herreranthus rivalis
What is the common name of Herreranthus rivalis?
Rival Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Herreranthus rivalis?
Mountain slopes and rocky outcrops
Species in the Herreranthus genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,