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
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.
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 Notoseris genus
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
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.