Simsia spooneri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spooneri
ID:
78644
Status:
valid
Authors:
Panero & E.E.Schill.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 387 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077973
Common Names
- Simsia spooneri
- Spooner's Simsia
- Spooner's False Flax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Simsia spooneri (also called 'Spooner's Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Simsia spooneri is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces yellow daisy-like flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Simsia spooneri has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers, small, dark brown, oval-shaped seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.
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Simsia spooneri is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed or division in spring. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in poor soils.
Where to Find Simsia spooneri
Simsia spooneri is a species of flowering plant found in the Mediterranean region.
Simsia spooneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Simsia spooneri?
Simsia spooneri
What is the natural habitat of Simsia spooneri?
Simsia spooneri is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the common uses of Simsia spooneri?
Simsia spooneri is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.
Species in the Simsia genus
Simsia pastoensis, Simsia hintonii, Simsia villasenorii, Simsia fruticulosa, Simsia lagasceiformis, Simsia steyermarkii, Simsia chaseae, Simsia tenuis, Simsia spooneri, Simsia holwayi, Simsia ghiesbreghtii, Simsia cronquistii, Simsia subsetosa, Simsia santarosensis, Simsia molinae, Simsia sanguinea, Simsia dombeyana, Simsia foetida, Simsia calva, Simsia jamaicensis, Simsia eurylepis, Simsia annectens, Simsia amplexicaulis, Simsia sylvicola, Simsia setosa, Simsia bicentenarialis, Simsia benziorum, Simsia ovata, Simsia rhombifolia,
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
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Edward E. Schilling (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Schill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300791-2: Based on the initial data import