Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
78991

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 2(1): 72 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078320



Common Names

  • Stiff Stork's Bill
  • One-Flowered Stork's Bill
  • Stiff Storkbill


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Description

Arctotis bellidifolia (also called Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and oval leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stifftia uniflora is a plant native to South Africa. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, but it can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. Its leaves can be used as a salad green and its flowers can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stifftia uniflora is a yellow-orange head of disc florets, surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stifftia uniflora is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not need much fertilizer.

Where to Find Stifftia uniflora

Arctotis bellidifolia is native to South Africa, and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Stifftia uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stifftia uniflora?

Stifftia uniflora

What is the family of Stifftia uniflora?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Stifftia uniflora?

One-flowered Stifftia

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-34921: Based on the initial data import
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.