Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
niveum
ID:
128554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr. 33(7:2): 34 (1983) (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127883



Common Names

  • Vellereophyton niveum
  • Snowy Vellereophyton
  • Niveum Vellereophyton


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Description

Vellereophyton niveum (also called Snowy Vellereophyton, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It is found in open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Vellereophyton niveum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vellereophyton niveum is white and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vellereophyton niveum is a shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks. When propagating by cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring and root them in a moist soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Vellereophyton niveum

Vellereophyton niveum is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in the rocky hillsides of the region.

Vellereophyton niveum FAQ

What are the common names of Vellereophyton niveum?

Common names of Vellereophyton niveum include Snowy daisy and Snowy fleabane.

What is the scientific classification of Vellereophyton niveum?

Vellereophyton niveum belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Vellereophyton.

Where is Vellereophyton niveum found?

Vellereophyton niveum is found in the western United States and northern Mexico.

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-88872: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.