Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20(1-2): 230 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007830
Common Names
- Sphaeranthus Fischeri
- Fischer's Sphaeranthus
- Fischer's Globe-Thistle
Description
Sphaeranthus fischeri (also called 'Fischer's Globe-thistle', among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, spiny, globe-shaped flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaeranthus fischeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphaeranthus fischeri has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphaeranthus fischeri is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Sphaeranthus fischeri
Sphaeranthus fischeri is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Sphaeranthus fischeri FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Sphaeranthus fischeri?
Sphaeranthus fischeri is native to South Africa.
What is the growth habit of Sphaeranthus fischeri?
Sphaeranthus fischeri is an evergreen shrub with an upright growth habit.
What is the lifespan of Sphaeranthus fischeri?
Sphaeranthus fischeri has a lifespan of up to 30 years.
Species in the Sphaeranthus genus
Sphaeranthus talbotii,
Sphaeranthus cristatus,
Sphaeranthus salinarum,
Sphaeranthus angolensis,
Sphaeranthus fischeri,
Sphaeranthus gallensis,
Sphaeranthus wattii,
Sphaeranthus suaveolens,
Sphaeranthus flexuosus,
Sphaeranthus indicus,
Sphaeranthus epigaeus,
Sphaeranthus kirkii,
Sphaeranthus neglectus,
Sphaeranthus amaranthoides,
Sphaeranthus chandleri,
Sphaeranthus gazaensis,
Sphaeranthus cotuloides,
Sphaeranthus africanus,
Sphaeranthus samburuensis,
Sphaeranthus zavattarii,
Sphaeranthus confertifolius,
Sphaeranthus steetzii,
Sphaeranthus stuhlmannii,
Sphaeranthus peguensis,
Sphaeranthus senegalensis,
Sphaeranthus ukambensis,
Sphaeranthus spathulatus,
Sphaeranthus mimetes,
Sphaeranthus foliosus,
Sphaeranthus peduncularis,
Sphaeranthus oppositifolius,
Sphaeranthus angustifolius,
Sphaeranthus similis,
Sphaeranthus flexuosus,
Sphaeranthus bullatus,
Sphaeranthus greenwayi,
Sphaeranthus ramosus,
Sphaeranthus randii,
Sphaeranthus strobiliferus,
Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis,
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,