Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
10041

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 275 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009370



Common Names

  • Kinghamia angustifolia
  • Angustifolia Kinghamia
  • Kinghamia


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Synonyms

  • Centratherum angustifolium (Benth.) C.D.Adams [unknown]
  • Vernonia benthamiana Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
  • Erlangea angustifolia (Benth.) Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
  • Cacalia benthamiana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gymnanthemum angustifolium Benth. [unknown]

Description

Kinghamia angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, white, daisy-like flowers and narrow, grey-green leaves. It can be found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Kinghamia angustifolia is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kinghamia angustifolia is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kinghamia angustifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it will do best in a rich, loamy soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings will emerge in the spring and can be thinned to the desired spacing. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Kinghamia angustifolia

Kinghamia angustifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Kinghamia angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kinghamia angustifolia?

Kinghamia angustifolia

What is the common name of Kinghamia angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved Kinghamia

What type of plant is Kinghamia angustifolia?

A flowering plant

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-109079: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.