Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
47044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Exch. Club Brit. Isles Rep. 3(5): 422. 1914 [Feb 1914]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046373



Common Names

  • Cape Oedera
  • Oedera
  • Capensis


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Synonyms

  • Buphthalmum capense L. [unknown]
  • Oedera prolifera L. [unknown]
  • Oedera lanceolata Cass. [unknown]
  • Eroeda capensis (L.) Levyns [unknown]

Description

Oedera capensis (also called Cape Oedera, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Oedera capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oedera capensis is a yellow, daisy-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oedera capensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Oedera capensis

Oedera capensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Oedera capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oedera capensis?

Oedera capensis

What type of plant is Oedera capensis?

It is an evergreen shrub.

Where is Oedera capensis found?

It is found in South Africa.

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