Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
40566

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.O.Karis

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 99: 38 (1989) (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039895



Common Names

  • Metalasia humilis
  • Humilis Metalasia
  • Humilis Protea


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Description

Metalasia humilis (also called Metalasia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry open habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Metalasia humilis is used in gardens and parks as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Metalasia humilis is white and has a single row of petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a shallow taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metalasia humilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Metalasia humilis

Metalasia humilis is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Metalasia humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metalasia humilis?

Metalasia humilis

What is the natural habitat of Metalasia humilis?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes and disturbed areas.

What is the flowering period of Metalasia humilis?

It flowers from April to June.

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-138586: Based on the initial data import
Per Ola Karis (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O.Karis' in the authors string.