Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pedunculare
ID:
36194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lag.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 31 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035523



Common Names

  • Lasiospermum pedunculare
  • Long-stalked Lasiospermum
  • Pedunculare Lasiospermum


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Synonyms

  • Santolina alpina Bertol. [unknown]
  • Santolina pinnata Donn [unknown]
  • Santolina erecta Lam. [unknown]
  • Eriocarpha peduncularis Lag. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Lasiospermum pedunculare (also called 'White Daisy Bush', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a woody rootstock. The leaves are opposite, sessile, and lanceolate-ovate in shape. The flowers are white and have five petals. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lasiospermum pedunculare is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lasiospermum pedunculare has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiospermum pedunculare is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Lasiospermum pedunculare

Lasiospermum pedunculare can be found in the temperate regions of Australia.

Lasiospermum pedunculare FAQ

What is the optimal growing environment for Lasiospermum pedunculare?

Lasiospermum pedunculare prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.

What is the flowering season of Lasiospermum pedunculare?

Lasiospermum pedunculare typically flowers in late spring and early summer.

What are the medicinal properties of Lasiospermum pedunculare?

Lasiospermum pedunculare is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.

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