Metalasia quinqueflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quinqueflora
ID:
14175
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 254 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013504
Common Names
- Metalasia Quinqueflora
- Five-flowered Metalasia
- Five-petal Metalasia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metalasia quinqueflora (also called Five-petal Metalasia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands, and has yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Metalasia quinqueflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Metalasia quinqueflora is a white disc floret, with a yellow center. The seed is an achene, which is small and brown. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Metalasia quinqueflora is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Metalasia quinqueflora
Metalasia quinqueflora is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Metalasia quinqueflora FAQ
What type of soil does Metalasia quinqueflora prefer?
Metalasia quinqueflora prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
What type of climate does Metalasia quinqueflora prefer?
Metalasia quinqueflora prefers a warm, dry climate.
How much water does Metalasia quinqueflora need?
Metalasia quinqueflora needs very little water.
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-113062: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.