Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
121366

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120695



Common Names

  • Kinghamia foliosa
  • Kingham's Daisy
  • Kingham Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Gutenbergia foliosa O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Kinghamia foliosa (also called Kingham's Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads that appear in the summer. It grows in open grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Kinghamia foliosa is an herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kinghamia foliosa is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is a small, brown, flattened disk. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kinghamia foliosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in containers, use a well-draining potting mix and water regularly. When planting in the ground, prepare the soil by digging in compost and a slow-release fertilizer. Divide the plant in spring or early summer to propagate.

Where to Find Kinghamia foliosa

Kinghamia foliosa can be found in Australia.

Kinghamia foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kinghamia foliosa?

Kinghamia foliosa

What is the common name of Kinghamia foliosa?

Foliosa

What is the natural habitat of Kinghamia foliosa?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woods

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-81941: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.