Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conferta
ID:
46622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. 1: 187 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045951



Common Names

  • Plazia Conferta
  • Tall Daisy Bush
  • Tasmanian Daisy Bush


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Description

Plazia conferta (also called 'Sour Fig', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, sandy areas. It has grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Plazia conferta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plazia conferta flowers are small and white, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and green, with a height of up to 5 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plazia conferta is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Plazia conferta

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

Plazia conferta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plazia conferta?

Plazia conferta

What is the common name of Plazia conferta?

Confert Plazia

What is the family of Plazia conferta?

Asteraceae

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

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238709-1: Based on the initial data import