Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hosmariense
ID:
72506

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ball) Wilcox, K.Bremer & Humphries

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071835



Common Names

  • Hosmariense Pyrethropsis
  • Pyrethropsis Hosmariense
  • Hosmariense Pyrethrum


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Description

Pyrethropsis hosmariense (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a single stem that grows up to 20 cm tall and has white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrethropsis hosmariense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyrethropsis hosmariense has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrethropsis hosmariense is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be sown directly in the garden in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Pyrethropsis hosmariense

Pyrethropsis hosmariense can be found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

Pyrethropsis hosmariense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrethropsis hosmariense?

Pyrethropsis hosmariense

What is the natural habitat of Pyrethropsis hosmariense?

It is native to the Canary Islands.

What are the uses of Pyrethropsis hosmariense?

It is used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory and digestive ailments.

Species in the Pyrethropsis 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-28598: Based on the initial data import
Chris Humphries (1947-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humphries' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.
John Ball (1818-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ball' in the authors string.
Edwin (Forrest) Mead Wilcox (1876-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilcox' in the authors string.