Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
katbergensis
ID:
1217650

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marais

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 9: 104 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216988

Common Names

  • Katbergensis Heliophila
  • Heliophila
  • Katbergensis Daisy

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Description

Heliophila katbergensis (also called Katberg heliophila, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to southern Africa. It has small white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Heliophila katbergensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, stomach pain, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliophila katbergensis is a small, white, five-petalled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliophila katbergensis can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The seeds will germinate in about two weeks. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Heliophila katbergensis can also be propagated by cuttings. Take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should root in about four weeks.

Where to Find Heliophila katbergensis

Heliophila katbergensis can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape provinces.

Heliophila katbergensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliophila katbergensis?

Heliophila katbergensis

What is the family of Heliophila katbergensis?

Brassicaceae

What are the common names of Heliophila katbergensis?

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Species in the Heliophila genus

Heliophila monosperma, Heliophila maraisiana, Heliophila namaquensis, Heliophila hurkana, Heliophila suborbicularis, Heliophila brassicaefolia, Heliophila cornellsbergia, Heliophila ramosissima, Heliophila juncea, Heliophila acuminata, Heliophila adpressa, Heliophila affinis, Heliophila africana, Heliophila alpina, Heliophila amplexicaulis, Heliophila arenaria, Heliophila arenosa, Heliophila brachycarpa, Heliophila brassicifolia, Heliophila bulbostyla, Heliophila callosa, Heliophila carnosa, Heliophila cedarbergensis, Heliophila cinerea, Heliophila collina, Heliophila concatenata, Heliophila cornuta, Heliophila coronopifolia, Heliophila dissecta, Heliophila crithmifolia, Heliophila cuneata, Heliophila decurva, Heliophila diffusa, Heliophila digitata, Heliophila dregeana, Heliophila elata, Heliophila elongata, Heliophila esterhuyseniae, Heliophila eximia, Heliophila filicaulis, Heliophila formosa, Heliophila gariepina, Heliophila glauca, Heliophila katbergensis, Heliophila laciniata, Heliophila lactea, Heliophila thunbergii, Heliophila leptophylla, Heliophila linearis, Heliophila linoides,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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