Metalasia tricolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tricolor
ID:
70110
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pillans
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 20: 76 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069439
Common Names
- Metalasia
- Cape-Daisy
- Silver-Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metalasia tricolor (also called Three-coloured Metalasia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in grasslands, stony hillsides, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Metalasia tricolor is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as an edging plant. It is drought-tolerant and can attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Metalasia tricolor is a small, white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Metalasia tricolor is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a cold frame or in a sheltered area outdoors.
Where to Find Metalasia tricolor
Metalasia tricolor is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky outcrops and grasslands.
Metalasia tricolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metalasia tricolor?
Metalasia tricolor
What type of plant is Metalasia tricolor?
Metalasia tricolor is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.
Where is Metalasia tricolor found?
Metalasia tricolor is found in 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-26261: Based on the initial data import
Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillans' in the authors string.