Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
129940

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39(2): 305 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129269



Common Names

  • Wallich's Synotis
  • Synotis Wallichii
  • Wallichii Synotis


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Description

Synotis wallichii (also called Wallich's Synotis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Africa, and it typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Synotis wallichii can be used as a medicinal plant, as well as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to attract pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Synotis wallichii is a yellow, daisy-like flower with many petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Synotis wallichii can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The plants can be divided in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted immediately in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Synotis wallichii

Synotis wallichii is native to India, where it can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

Synotis wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Synotis wallichii?

Synotis wallichii

What is the common name of Synotis wallichii?

Wallich's Synotis

What is the natural habitat of Synotis wallichii?

The natural habitat of Synotis wallichii is dry, open woodlands in South Africa

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-90208: 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.