Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
reitzii
ID:
40117

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 175 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039446



Common Names

  • Macropodina Reitzii
  • Reitz's Macropodina
  • Reitz's False Daisy


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Description

Macropodina reitzii (also called Reitz's Macropodina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has opposite, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rocky soils in mountain slopes and ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Macropodina reitzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macropodina reitzii has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and light green with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macropodina reitzii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the root clump in the spring.

Where to Find Macropodina reitzii

Macropodina reitzii is native to South America, from Colombia to Argentina.

Macropodina reitzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macropodina reitzii?

Macropodina reitzii

What is the common name of Macropodina reitzii?

Reitz's Macropodina

What is the natural habitat of Macropodina reitzii?

Macropodina reitzii is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Species in the Macropodina 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-138147: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.