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
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.
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 Microglossa genus
Microglossa caffrorum,
Microglossa hildebrandtii,
Microglossa pyrrhopappa,
Microglossa densiflora,
Microglossa mespilifolia,
Microglossa pyrifolia,
Microglossa psiadioides,
Microglossa caudata,
Microglossa afzelii,
Microglossa longiradiata,
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,