Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
71088

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 340 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070417



Common Names

  • Beautiful Metalasia
  • Pretty Metalasia
  • Glorious Metalasia


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Description

Metalasia pulcherrima (also called Beautiful Metalasia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils and in crevices of limestone cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Metalasia pulcherrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Metalasia pulcherrima for. pallescens (Harv.) P.O.Karis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metalasia pulcherrima has bright yellow flowers with a long, thin center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metalasia pulcherrima is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Metalasia pulcherrima

Metalasia pulcherrima is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga.

Metalasia pulcherrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metalasia pulcherrima?

Metalasia pulcherrima

What is the family of Metalasia pulcherrima?

Asteraceae

Where is Metalasia pulcherrima found?

South Africa

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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