Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confusa
ID:
68214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 20: 61 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067543



Common Names

  • Metalasia confusa
  • Confused Metalasia
  • Confused Silverbush


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Description

Eulychnia ritteri (also called Ritteri, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Peru and Chile. It is a small, columnar cactus with short spines and white flowers. It is found in coastal deserts and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Eulychnia iquiquensis is a cactus that is native to Chile and Peru. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin ailments and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also known for its ability to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metalasia confusa has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metalasia confusa is a perennial, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of a stem with at least two leaves and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate by division, carefully divide the rootball of the plant and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Metalasia confusa

Metalasia confusa is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Free State provinces.

Metalasia confusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metalasia confusa?

Metalasia confusa

What is the common name of Metalasia confusa?

Confused metalasia

What is the natural habitat of Metalasia confusa?

Open, dry, rocky hillsides

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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