Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 94 (1991): (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008325
Common Names
- Langebergia canescens
- Grey Langebergia
- Grey-leaved Langebergia
Synonyms
- Petalacte canescens DC. [unknown]
Description
Langebergia canescens (also called Grey Langebergia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a single, branched stem. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Langebergia canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Langebergia canescens has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Langebergia canescens is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Langebergia canescens
Langebergia canescens is native to South Africa and is found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Langebergia canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Langebergia canescens?
Langebergia canescens
What is the common name of Langebergia canescens?
Grey Langebergia
What is the natural habitat of Langebergia canescens?
It is found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands in South Africa.
Species in the Langebergia 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,