Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
tro
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 1: 743 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216997
Common Names
- Thunbergii Heliophila
- Heliophila
- Thunbergii Daisy
Description
Heliophila thunbergii (also called Thunberg's 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 thunbergii 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Heliophila latisiliqua var. macrostylis Marais
Heliophila thunbergii var. macrostylis (E.Mey. ex Sond.) B.Nord.
Heliophila thunbergii var. thunbergii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heliophila thunbergii has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heliophila thunbergii is a small, annual herb that is native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants will tolerate dry conditions. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Heliophila thunbergii
Heliophila thunbergii can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape provinces.
Heliophila thunbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliophila thunbergii?
Heliophila thunbergii
What is the family of Heliophila thunbergii?
Brassicaceae
What are the common names of Heliophila thunbergii?
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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,