Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
outeniquae
ID:
1319482

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fourc.) Zinnecker

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(4): 1198 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331936



Common Names

  • Zyrphelis outeniquae
  • Outeniqua Zyrphelis
  • Outeniqua False Rosemary


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Description

Zyrphelis outeniquae (also called Outeniquae Zyrphelis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Zyrphelis outeniquae is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zyrphelis outeniquae has yellow flowers with 4 petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zyrphelis outeniquae is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. It can also be propagated by division of the rootball.

Where to Find Zyrphelis outeniquae

Zyrphelis outeniquae is found in South Africa.

Zyrphelis outeniquae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zyrphelis outeniquae?

Zyrphelis outeniquae

What is the common name of Zyrphelis outeniquae?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Zyrphelis outeniquae?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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

Henry Georges Fourcade (1865-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fourc.' in the authors string.
Ursula Zinnecker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zinnecker' in the authors string.