Status:
valid
Authors:
Sim
Source:
tro
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Forest Fl. Cape : 189 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292627
Common Names
- Warty Putterlickia
- Putterlickia verrucosa
- Warty Putterlickia Plant
Description
Putterlickia verrucosa (also called warty putterlickia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, where it grows in rocky, open woods and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Putterlickia verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Putterlickia verrucosa has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Putterlickia verrucosa is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining potting soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, it is best to take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early fall and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Putterlickia verrucosa
Putterlickia verrucosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Putterlickia verrucosa FAQ
What is the common name of Putterlickia verrucosa?
Common name of Putterlickia verrucosa is African Daisy
What is the scientific name of African Daisy?
The scientific name of African Daisy is Putterlickia verrucosa
What is the origin of Putterlickia verrucosa?
Putterlickia verrucosa is native to South Africa
Species in the Putterlickia genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,