Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) Anderb. & K.Bremer
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78(4): 1071 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032198
Common Names
- Steyn's Oedera
- Steyn's Daisy
- Steyn's Fleabane
Synonyms
- Relhania steyniae L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Oedera steyniae (also called Steyn's oedera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a single stem with a few branches and can reach up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in open grasslands, rocky areas and coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oedera steyniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oedera steyniae has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oedera steyniae is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Oedera steyniae
Oedera steyniae is native to South Africa. It can be found in rocky outcrops and grasslands.
Oedera steyniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oedera steyniae?
Oedera steyniae
What type of plant is Oedera steyniae?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Oedera steyniae grow?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Oedera genus
Oedera squarrosa,
Oedera multipunctata,
Oedera muirii,
Oedera capense,
Oedera foveolata,
Oedera resinifera,
Oedera steyniae,
Oedera viscosa,
Oedera imbricata,
Oedera capensis,
Oedera conferta,
Oedera intermedia,
Oedera laevis,
Oedera genistifolia,
Oedera sedifolia,
Oedera silicicola,
Oedera epaleacea,
Oedera nordenstamii,
Oedera hirta,
Oedera uniflora,
Oedera speciosa,
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,