Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
69290

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Compton) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 17: 4 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068619



Common Names

  • Syncarpha flava
  • Yellow Syncarpha
  • Yellow-flowered Syncarpha


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Synonyms

  • Helipterum flavum Compton [unknown]

Description

Syncarpha flava (also called Yellow-flowered Syncarpha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, shrublands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Syncarpha flava is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is drought tolerant and can attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Syncarpha flava is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syncarpha flava is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the rootstock should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Syncarpha flava

Syncarpha flava can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including France, Italy, Spain, and Greece.

Syncarpha flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syncarpha flava?

Syncarpha flava

What type of plant is Syncarpha flava?

It is a shrub

Where is Syncarpha flava found?

It is found in South Africa

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-25468: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Robert Harold Compton (1886-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Compton' in the authors string.