Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densa
ID:
38214

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) P.O.Karis

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 99: 89 (1989): (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037543



Common Names

  • Metalasia densa
  • Silverbush
  • Silverbush Aster


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Synonyms

  • Metalasia aristata DC. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium densum Lam. [unknown]
  • Metalasia aristata aristata [unknown]
  • Metalasia stricta Less. [unknown]
  • Metalasia polyanthos D.Don [unknown]

Description

Metalasia densa (also called dense metalasia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Metalasia densa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metalasia densa has small, white flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metalasia densa is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Deadheading the flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Metalasia densa

Metalasia densa is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas such as mountains and hillsides.

Metalasia densa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metalasia densa?

Metalasia densa

What is the common name of Metalasia densa?

Dense-flowered metalasia

What is the natural habitat of Metalasia densa?

Grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

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-136306: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Per Ola Karis (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O.Karis' in the authors string.