Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
passerinoides
ID:
117143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 271 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116472



Common Names

  • Passerine Seriphium
  • Seriphium
  • Seriphium Passerinoides


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Synonyms

  • Stoebe paniculata Cass. [unknown]
  • Stoebe passerinoides Willd. [unknown]
  • Artemisia fruticans Comm. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Seriphium passerinoides (also called 'Fringed Star', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves with a single flower head. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphium passerinoides is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seriphium passerinoides has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, dry, papery seed capsules. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a white stripe down the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphium passerinoides is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root system. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is resistant to deer and rabbits.

Where to Find Seriphium passerinoides

Seriphium passerinoides is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas and on the edges of grasslands.

Seriphium passerinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphium passerinoides?

Seriphium passerinoides

What is the common name of Seriphium passerinoides?

Sparrow's Seriphium

What is the natural habitat of Seriphium passerinoides?

Grasslands of South Africa

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