Status:
valid
Authors:
(Less.) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 11(50): 4 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006071
Common Names
- Holocheilus pinnatifidus
- Pinnatifidus Holocheilus
- Pinnatifidus' Holocheilus
Description
Holocheilus pinnatifidus (also called Cut-leaved Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open woodland and heath.
Uses & Benefits
Holocheilus pinnatifidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Holocheilus pinnatifidus has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Holocheilus pinnatifidus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Holocheilus pinnatifidus
Holocheilus pinnatifidus is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Holocheilus pinnatifidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Holocheilus pinnatifidus?
Holocheilus pinnatifidus
What are the common names of Holocheilus pinnatifidus?
Pinnatifid Daisy
What are the uses of Holocheilus pinnatifidus?
It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source for livestock
Species in the Holocheilus 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,