Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
91794

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Mem. Wern. Nat. Hist. Soc. v. (1826) 558.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091123



Common Names

  • Golden Metalasia
  • Aurea Metalasia
  • Metalasia aurea


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Synonyms

  • Metalasia aurea aurea [unknown]

Description

Metalasia aurea (also called Golden Metalasia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the grasslands of South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Metalasia aurea is used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory ailments. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, and is used to treat coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Metalasia aurea is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round shaped. The seedlings are short and thin with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metalasia aurea is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the plants to flower.

Where to Find Metalasia aurea

Metalasia aurea is native to South Africa, and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Metalasia aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metalasia aurea?

Metalasia aurea

What is the common name of Metalasia aurea?

Golden Metalasia

What is the natural habitat of Metalasia aurea?

Metalasia aurea is found in open coniferous forests, meadows, and rocky slopes

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-47393: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.