Status:
valid
Authors:
Ross-Craig
Source:
gcc
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 36: 50, t. 3510 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127645
Common Names
- Greenway's Sphaeranthus
- African Daisy Bush
- Sphaeranthus africanus
Description
Sphaeranthus greenwayi (also called Greenway's Globe-flower, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 m tall and has white flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaeranthus greenwayi is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sphaeranthus greenwayi is yellow and has a single row of ray florets surrounding a yellow central disc. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves, and the cotyledons are oval and slightly toothed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphaeranthus greenwayi is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Sphaeranthus greenwayi
Sphaeranthus greenwayi is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, sandy areas, such as savannas and grasslands.
Sphaeranthus greenwayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaeranthus greenwayi?
Sphaeranthus greenwayi
What is the common name of Sphaeranthus greenwayi?
Greenway's Sphaeranthus
Where is Sphaeranthus greenwayi native to?
South Africa
What type of plant is Sphaeranthus greenwayi?
Herb
What color are the flowers of Sphaeranthus greenwayi?
White
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,