Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bechuanense
ID:
111353

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Roessler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München iii. 343 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000110682



Common Names

  • Hirpicium
  • Bechuanense
  • African Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Berkheyopsis rehmannii Thell. [unknown]
  • Berkheyopsis brevisquama Mattf. [unknown]
  • Berkheyopsis bechuanensis S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Hirpicium bechuanense (also called 'Bechuanaland Hirpicium', among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to southern Africa and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Hirpicium bechuanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hirpicium bechuanense has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hirpicium bechuanense is a perennial herb native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Hirpicium bechuanense

Hirpicium bechuanense is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southern African region and can be found in countries such as Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.

Hirpicium bechuanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hirpicium bechuanense?

Hirpicium bechuanense

What are the common names of Hirpicium bechuanense?

Bechuanaland Horehound

What is the natural habitat of Hirpicium bechuanense?

It is native to dry, grassy slopes and open woodlands in Africa

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-6975: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Helmut Roessler (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roessler' in the authors string.