Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
adpressum
ID:
128296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. & Durieu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 2: 252 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127625



Common Names

  • Adpressed Rhanterium
  • Rhanterium
  • Adpressed Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Rhanterium squarrosum Coss. & Durieu ex Batt. & Trab. [unknown]
  • Rhanterium adpressum adpressum [unknown]
  • Rhanterium adpressum intermedium Pomel [unknown]
  • Rhanterium incrassatum Pomel ex Batt. & Trab. [unknown]
  • Rhanterium suaveolens intermedium (Pomel) Quézel & Santa [unknown]
  • Rhanterium suaveolens adpressum (Coss. & Durieu) Quézel & Santa [unknown]

Description

Rhanterium adpressum (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Rhanterium adpressum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhanterium adpressum is yellow and has a single row of ray florets surrounding a yellow central disc. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves, and the cotyledons are oval and slightly toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhanterium adpressum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Rhanterium adpressum

Rhanterium adpressum is native to South America and can be found in moist areas, such as wetlands, meadows, and roadsides.

Rhanterium adpressum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhanterium adpressum?

Rhanterium adpressum

What is the common name of Rhanterium adpressum?

Adpressed Rhanterium

Where is Rhanterium adpressum native to?

South America

What type of plant is Rhanterium adpressum?

Herb

What color are the flowers of Rhanterium adpressum?

White

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-88620: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.