Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gardner) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 109 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006074
Common Names
- Teixeiranthus
- Foliosus
- Teixeiranthus foliosus
Description
Teixeiranthus foliosus (also called Teixeira's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open woodland and heath.
Uses & Benefits
Teixeiranthus foliosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Teixeiranthus foliosus has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Teixeiranthus foliosus is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Teixeiranthus foliosus
Teixeiranthus foliosus is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Teixeiranthus foliosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teixeiranthus foliosus?
Teixeiranthus foliosus
What are the common names of Teixeiranthus foliosus?
Foliosus Daisy
What are the uses of Teixeiranthus foliosus?
It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source for livestock
Species in the Teixeiranthus genus
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,