Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetrantha
ID:
28173

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39(2): 308 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027502



Common Names

  • Synotis tetrantha
  • Tetrantha Synotis
  • Tetrantha


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Synonyms

  • Senecio tetranthus DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio cordatus Wall. [unknown]

Description

Synotis tetrantha (also called Four-petal Synotis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, grey-green, oval-shaped leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, open woodland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Synotis tetrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Synotis tetrantha has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 mm. The seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a short stem with small, oval cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Synotis tetrantha is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Synotis tetrantha

Synotis tetrantha is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils.

Synotis tetrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Synotis tetrantha?

Synotis tetrantha

What is the natural habitat of Synotis tetrantha?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

What are the main characteristics of Synotis tetrantha?

It is a perennial herb with small, white flowers

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-126583: Based on the initial data import
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.