Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
burchellii
ID:
121959

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker in Hook.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 19 (ser. 3, 9): 1825 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121288



Common Names

  • Burchell's Staurochlamys
  • Burchell's Daisy
  • Burchell's Star


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Description

Staurochlamys burchellii (also called Burchell's staurochlamys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to southern Africa, but it is widely naturalized in other parts of the world. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Staurochlamys burchellii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Staurochlamys burchellii has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurochlamys burchellii is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Staurochlamys burchellii

Staurochlamys burchellii can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Staurochlamys burchellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurochlamys burchellii?

Staurochlamys burchellii

What is the common name of Staurochlamys burchellii?

Burchell's staurochlamys

What is the growth habit of Staurochlamys burchellii?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers

Species in the Staurochlamys genus

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-82514: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.