Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inversa
ID:
125562

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.O.Karis

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 99: 137 (1989) (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124891



Common Names

  • Inverse Metalasia
  • Inversed Metalasia
  • Inversa Metalasia


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Description

Metalasia inversa (also called Inverse Metalasia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a short stem with yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Metalasia inversa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for various animals, including deer, elk, and moose.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metalasia inversa has white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metalasia inversa is a perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. Division can be done by digging up the plant and dividing the clumps of roots. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart.

Where to Find Metalasia inversa

Metalasia inversa is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and the Middle East.

Metalasia inversa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metalasia inversa?

Metalasia inversa

What is the common name of Metalasia inversa?

Inverse Metalasia

What type of plant is Metalasia inversa?

Metalasia inversa is a shrub

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-85980: Based on the initial data import
Per Ola Karis (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O.Karis' in the authors string.