Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bojeri
ID:
61862

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Memoires de la Societe Linneenne de Normandie 25: 333 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061191



Common Names

  • Sigesbeckia Bojeri
  • African Coneflower
  • St. Paul's-Wort


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Description

Sigesbeckia bojeri (also called Bojer's Ragweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves that are lanceolate and toothed. It is native to Africa and grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Sigesbeckia bojeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments. It is also used as a dye and for making perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sigesbeckia bojeri has small, yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sigesbeckia bojeri is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in autumn.

Where to Find Sigesbeckia bojeri

Sigesbeckia bojeri can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Sigesbeckia bojeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sigesbeckia bojeri?

Sigesbeckia bojeri

What is the common name of Sigesbeckia bojeri?

Bojer's Sigesbeckia

What is the natural habitat of Sigesbeckia bojeri?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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-18216: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.