Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
amblyolepis
ID:
82492

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 61 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081821



Common Names

  • Steviopsis
  • Amblyolepis
  • Violet Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Brickellia amblyolepis B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Steviopsis amblyolepis (also called Amblyolepis Steviopsis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that is native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It grows in grassland, scrub and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Steviopsis amblyolepis is an evergreen shrub native to California. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade and shelter in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Steviopsis amblyolepis is a yellow-green disc floret, with a white-tipped ray floret. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Steviopsis amblyolepis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Steviopsis amblyolepis

Steviopsis amblyolepis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Steviopsis amblyolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Steviopsis amblyolepis?

Steviopsis amblyolepis

What are the common names of Steviopsis amblyolepis?

Smooth steviopsis

Where is Steviopsis amblyolepis native to?

South America

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-3836: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.