Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
agathosmoides
ID:
16585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 20: 58 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015914



Common Names

  • Metalasia agathosmoides
  • Metalasia
  • Agathosmoides


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Description

Metalasia agathosmoides (also called Agathosma-like Metalasia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Metalasia agathosmoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant to provide a natural barrier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metalasia agathosmoides has yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metalasia agathosmoides is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed.

Where to Find Metalasia agathosmoides

Metalasia agathosmoides is native to the mountains of South Africa.

Metalasia agathosmoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metalasia agathosmoides?

Metalasia agathosmoides

What type of plant is Metalasia agathosmoides?

Metalasia agathosmoides is a shrub.

Where is Metalasia agathosmoides native to?

Metalasia agathosmoides is native to South Africa.

Species in the Metalasia genus

Metalasia capitata, Metalasia calcicola, Metalasia galpinii, Metalasia muraltiifolia, Metalasia fastigiata, Metalasia quinqueflora, Metalasia dregeana, Metalasia umbelliformis, Metalasia agathosmoides, Metalasia bodkinii, Metalasia rhoderiodes, Metalasia pungens, Metalasia oligocephala, Metalasia erubescens, Metalasia juniperoides, Metalasia divergens, Metalasia cymbifolia, Metalasia montana, Metalasia rogersii, Metalasia alfredii, Metalasia pallida, Metalasia densa, Metalasia humilis, Metalasia serrata, Metalasia erectifolia, Metalasia plicata, Metalasia seriphiifolia, Metalasia brevifolia, Metalasia octoflora, Metalasia acuta, Metalasia tenuis, Metalasia confusa, Metalasia cephalotes, Metalasia tenuifolia, Metalasia tricolor, Metalasia lichtensteinii, Metalasia pulcherrima, Metalasia albescens, Metalasia cephalotes, Metalasia riparia, Metalasia adunca, Metalasia trivialis, Metalasia muricata, Metalasia aurea, Metalasia massonii, Metalasia distans, Metalasia luteola, Metalasia pulchella, Metalasia phillipsii, Metalasia strictifolia,

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,

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