Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kunthiana
ID:
138119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex DC.) C.Jeffrey & Y.L.Chen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39(2): 288 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137448



Common Names

  • Synotis Kunthiana
  • Kunth's Synotis
  • Kunth's False Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Senecio kunthianus Wall. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cineraria dealbata Spreng. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio kunthianus Wall. [unknown]

Description

Synotis kunthiana (also called Kunth's Synotis, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It has a slender stem and its leaves are ovate. It is native to South America and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Synotis kunthiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Synotis kunthiana has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and bright green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Synotis kunthiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in the same conditions as the parent plant.

Where to Find Synotis kunthiana

Synotis kunthiana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Synotis kunthiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Synotis kunthiana?

Synotis kunthiana

What is the common name of Synotis kunthiana?

Kunth's synotis

What is the natural habitat of Synotis kunthiana?

Dry, rocky slopes in Mexico

Species in the Synotis genus

Synotis glomerata, Synotis vagans, Synotis fulvipes, Synotis simonsii, Synotis reniformis, Synotis lucorum, Synotis rhabdos, Synotis pseudoalata, Synotis phupeakensis, Synotis brevipappa, Synotis palmatisecta, Synotis triligulata, Synotis calocephala, Synotis ainsliaeifolia, Synotis longipes, Synotis changiana, Synotis tetrantha, Synotis brunneovillosa, Synotis setchuenensis, Synotis yakoensis, Synotis damiaoshanica, Synotis atractylidifolia, Synotis xantholeuca, Synotis solidaginea, Synotis muliensis, Synotis nayongensis, Synotis hieraciifolia, Synotis birmanica, Synotis cordifolia, Synotis auriculata, Synotis guizhouensis, Synotis austroyunnanensis, Synotis nagensium, Synotis otophylla, Synotis alata, Synotis sciatrephes, Synotis vaniotii, Synotis borii, Synotis bhot, Synotis duclouxii, Synotis acuminata, Synotis sinica, Synotis erythropappa, Synotis jowaiensis, Synotis cappa, Synotis panduriformis, Synotis saluenensis, Synotis ionodasys, Synotis lushaensis, Synotis yui,

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-98129: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.