Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dregeana
ID:
82993

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 17: 3 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082322



Common Names

  • Drege's Syncarpha
  • Syncarpha Daisy
  • Syncarpha


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Synonyms

  • Argyrocome dregeana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Helipterum dregeanum DC. [unknown]

Description

Syncarpha dregeana (also called Drege's Syncarpha, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Syncarpha dregeana has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Syncarpha dregeana has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syncarpha dregeana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, or clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Syncarpha dregeana

Syncarpha dregeana is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Syncarpha dregeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syncarpha dregeana?

Syncarpha dregeana

What is the common name of Syncarpha dregeana?

Drege's syncarpha

What is the natural habitat of Syncarpha dregeana?

Grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-3884: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.