Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
46621

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Levyns

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 8: 283 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045950



Common Names

  • Shortleaf Metalasia
  • Short-leaved Metalasia
  • Short-leaf Metalasia


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium fasciculatum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Metalasia fasciculata D.Don [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium brevifolium Lam. [unknown]
  • Metalasia intermedia DC. [unknown]
  • Seriphium distichum Lam. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium seriphioides P.J.Bergius [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium muricatum fasciculatum P.J.Bergius [unknown]
  • Stoebe disticha L.f. [unknown]
  • Seriphium fasciculatum Pers. [unknown]
  • Metalasia seriphioides R.Br. [unknown]
  • Stoebe fasciculata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Metalasia erubescens gemmulifera Harv. [unknown]
  • Metalasia eckloniana DC. [unknown]

Description

Metalasia brevifolia (also called 'Short-Leaved Metalasia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa. It is found in dry grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Metalasia brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metalasia brevifolia flowers are small and yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and green, with a height of up to 5 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metalasia brevifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Metalasia brevifolia

Metalasia brevifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Metalasia brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metalasia brevifolia?

Metalasia brevifolia

What is the common name of Metalasia brevifolia?

Shortleaf Metalasia

What is the family of Metalasia brevifolia?

Asteraceae

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-144433: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Margaret Levyns (1890-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levyns' in the authors string.