Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porphyrolepis
ID:
13447

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 25(3): 201 (1987) (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012776



Common Names

  • Notoseris Porphyrolepis
  • Porphyrolepis Notoseris
  • Porphyrolepis


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Description

Notoseris porphyrolepis (also called the Porphyrolepis Notoseris, among many other common names) is a small, tufted perennial herb. It is native to Australia, where it is found in open woodlands and heathlands. It grows in sandy, loamy, and clay soils and prefers well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Notoseris porphyrolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Notoseris porphyrolepis is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, pale green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notoseris porphyrolepis can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in a sunny spot in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Notoseris porphyrolepis

Notoseris porphyrolepis is found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Notoseris porphyrolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notoseris porphyrolepis?

Notoseris porphyrolepis

What is the common name of Notoseris porphyrolepis?

Purple-Scaled Notoseris

Where is Notoseris porphyrolepis native to?

Australia

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-112360: Based on the initial data import
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.