Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 346 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059010
Common Names
- Sclerocarpus Multifidus
- Many-Fingered Sclerocarpus
- Fingerleaf Sclerocarpus
Description
Sclerocarpus multifidus (also called False Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in rocky areas, scrubland, and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Sclerocarpus multifidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sclerocarpus multifidus has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sclerocarpus multifidus is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Sclerocarpus multifidus
Sclerocarpus multifidus can be found in Central and South America.
Sclerocarpus multifidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sclerocarpus multifidus?
Sclerocarpus multifidus
What is the common name of Sclerocarpus multifidus?
Multifidus Sclerocarpus
What type of plant is Sclerocarpus multifidus?
It is an herb
Species in the Sclerocarpus 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,