Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
afzelii
ID:
125922

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24(4): 469 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125251



Common Names

  • Afzel's Microglossa
  • Afzel's Microglossa-aster
  • Microglossa Afzelii


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Synonyms

  • Microglossa afzelii afzelii [unknown]

Description

Microglossa afzelii (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa and the Middle East. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Microglossa afzelii has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It has also been used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microglossa afzelii is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microglossa afzelii is a perennial plant that is propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is best cultivated in a temperate climate.

Where to Find Microglossa afzelii

Microglossa afzelii is native to the Mediterranean region.

Microglossa afzelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microglossa afzelii?

Microglossa afzelii

What is the common name of Microglossa afzelii?

Afzelius' Microglossa

What is the natural habitat of Microglossa afzelii?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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