Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 65 (-66), fig (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081464
Common Names
- Neocuatrecasia feuereri
- Feuerer's Neocuatrecasia
- Feuerer's False Sunflower
Description
Neocuatrecasia feuereri (also called 'Feuer's Neocuatrecasia', 'Feuer's Daisy', 'Feuer's Star-thistle' among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has small, greyish-green leaves and small, yellow flower heads. It prefers sunny, dry habitats and is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Neocuatrecasia feuereri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat fever, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neocuatrecasia feuereri is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neocuatrecasia feuereri is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South America. It grows in a clump and has small, white daisy-like flowers. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Neocuatrecasia feuereri
Neocuatrecasia feuereri is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Free State provinces.
Neocuatrecasia feuereri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neocuatrecasia feuereri?
Neocuatrecasia feuereri
What is the common name of Neocuatrecasia feuereri?
Feuerer's Neocuatrecasia
What is the natural habitat of Neocuatrecasia feuereri?
Dry, rocky slopes and ridges
Species in the Neocuatrecasia genus
Neocuatrecasia mancoana,
Neocuatrecasia weddellii,
Neocuatrecasia lobata,
Neocuatrecasia yungasensis,
Neocuatrecasia tysonii,
Neocuatrecasia hirtella,
Neocuatrecasia cuzcoensis,
Neocuatrecasia dispar,
Neocuatrecasia feuereri,
Neocuatrecasia sandiensis,
Neocuatrecasia thymifolia,
Neocuatrecasia sessilifolia,
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,