Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
parvicapitulatus
ID:
95110

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.P.J.Herman

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 32: 26 (2002) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094439



Common Names

  • Parvicapitulatus Tarchonanthus
  • Tarchonanthus Parvicapitulatus
  • Parvicapitulatus Bush


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Description

Tarchonanthus parvicapitulatus (also called Parvicapitulatus Tarchonanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to southern Africa. It has small, leathery leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in rocky areas and on cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Tarchonanthus parvicapitulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tarchonanthus parvicapitulatus has small white flowers with yellow centers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarchonanthus parvicapitulatus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken in early spring or autumn. Take cuttings from the tips of the branches and root them in a moist soil.

Where to Find Tarchonanthus parvicapitulatus

Tarchonanthus parvicapitulatus is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Tarchonanthus parvicapitulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarchonanthus parvicapitulatus?

Tarchonanthus parvicapitulatus

What is the common name of Tarchonanthus parvicapitulatus?

Small-headed Tarchonanthus

What is the natural habitat of Tarchonanthus parvicapitulatus?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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-50638: Based on the initial data import
P.P.J. Herman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.P.J.Herman' in the authors string.