Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
samburuensis
ID:
44645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beentje

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 54(1): 100 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043974



Common Names

  • Samburuensis Sphaeranthus
  • Sphaeranthus
  • Samburuensis


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Description

Sphaeranthus samburuensis (also called Samburu Globe-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Asteraceae family. It has purple flowers and ovate leaves. It is native to Africa and grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaeranthus samburuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It can also be used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphaeranthus samburuensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long stems with small, feathery leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaeranthus samburuensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Sphaeranthus samburuensis

Sphaeranthus samburuensis is native to Kenya and Ethiopia. It can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Sphaeranthus samburuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaeranthus samburuensis?

Sphaeranthus samburuensis

What is the common name of Sphaeranthus samburuensis?

Samburu Buttonweed

What is the natural habitat of Sphaeranthus samburuensis?

Sphaeranthus samburuensis is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops in East Africa.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-142539: Based on the initial data import
Henk Jaap Beentje (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beentje' in the authors string.