Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capense
ID:
131406

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1760

Citation Micro:
Pl. Rar. Afr. : 22 (1760)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130735



Common Names

  • Cape Partridge-pea
  • Perdicium
  • Tick-pea


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Synonyms

  • Perdicium semiflosculare L. [unknown]
  • Gerbera semifloscularis Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Perdicium taraxaci Vahl [unknown]
  • Gerbera taraxaci (Vahl) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Perdicium printzii Cass. [unknown]

Description

Perdicium capense (also called Cape Spurfowl, among many other common names) is a species of bird native to South Africa. It has a grey-brown body, a white throat, and a black tail. It typically inhabits grasslands, savannas, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Perdicium capense is a species of flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perdicium capense is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perdicium capense is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Perdicium capense

Perdicium capense is native to the deserts of South Africa.

Perdicium capense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perdicium capense?

Perdicium capense

What is the common name of Perdicium capense?

Cape Perdicium

What type of plant is Perdicium capense?

Herb

Species in the Perdicium 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,

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