Status:
valid
Authors:
(Domin) Dunlop
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 3(2): 173 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130583
Common Names
- Bubak's Streptoglossa
- Bubak's Daisy
- Streptoglossa
Description
Streptoglossa bubakii (also called 'Bubak's Streptoglossa', 'Bubak's Daisy' and 'Bubak's Fleabane', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a low-growing, evergreen habit and its leaves are narrow and lanceolate.
Uses & Benefits
Streptoglossa bubakii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Streptoglossa bubakii has yellow-green daisy-like flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Streptoglossa bubakii is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Streptoglossa bubakii
Streptoglossa bubakii is native to Central and Eastern Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Streptoglossa bubakii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Streptoglossa bubakii?
Streptoglossa bubakii
What are the common names of Streptoglossa bubakii?
Common names of Streptoglossa bubakii include Bubak's Streptoglossa and Bubak's Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Streptoglossa bubakii?
Streptoglossa bubakii is native to the dry grasslands of Venezuela
Species in the Streptoglossa 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,