Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight & Arn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh New Philos. J. 14: 299 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498723
Common Names
- Klein's Sarcostigma
- Klein's Sarcostigmy
- Klein's Sarcostigmy
Synonyms
- Sarcostigma wallichii Baill. [unknown]
- Sarcostigma roxburghii Wall. ex Griff. [unknown]
- Sarcostigma edule Kurz [unknown]
- Sarcostigma horsfieldii R.Br. [unknown]
- Chailletia edulis Kurz [unknown]
Description
Sarcostigma kleinii (also called Klein's sarcostigma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower head. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate and the flowers are yellow. It grows in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcostigma kleinii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarcostigma kleinii has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sarcostigma kleinii is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division.
Where to Find Sarcostigma kleinii
Sarcostigma kleinii is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.
Sarcostigma kleinii FAQ
What is the common name of Sarcostigma kleinii?
Klein's Daisy
What is the scientific name of Klein's Daisy?
Sarcostigma kleinii
What is the growth habit of Klein's Daisy?
It is an evergreen perennial that grows in a clump with a height of up to 30 cm (12 in).
Species in the Sarcostigma genus
Species in the Icacinaceae family
Alsodeiopsis chippii,
Alsodeiopsis mannii,
Alsodeiopsis poggei,
Alsodeiopsis rowlandii,
Alsodeiopsis schumannii,
Alsodeiopsis staudtii,
Alsodeiopsis tessmannii,
Alsodeiopsis zenkeri,
Calatola costaricensis,
Calatola laevigata,
Calatola mollis,
Calatola pastazana,
Calatola uxpanapensis,
Calatola microcarpa,
Casimirella ampla,
Casimirella beckii,
Casimirella crispula,
Casimirella diversifolia,
Casimirella guaranitica,
Casimirella lanata,
Casimirella rupestris,
Cassinopsis chapelieri,
Cassinopsis ciliata,
Cassinopsis ilicifolia,
Cassinopsis madagascariensis,
Cassinopsis tinifolia,
Cassinopsis tomentosa,
Desmostachys longipes,
Desmostachys oblongifolia,
Desmostachys planchonianus,
Desmostachys tenuifolius,
Desmostachys vogelii,
Emmotum harleyi,
Emmotum acuminatum,
Emmotum affine,
Emmotum celiae,
Emmotum conjunctum,
Emmotum fagifolium,
Emmotum floribundum,
Emmotum fulvum,
Emmotum glabrum,
Emmotum nitens,
Emmotum orbiculatum,
Emmotum yapacanum,
Emmotum amazonicum,
Hosiea japonica,
Hosiea sinensis,
Icacina claessensii,
Icacina guessfeldtii,
Icacina mannii,