Alepis flavida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavida
ID:
526242
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tiegh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41: 605 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525574
Common Names
- Alepis flavida
- Flavida Alepis
- Flavida Daisy
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- Loranthus flavidus Hook.f. [unknown]
- Loranthus polychroa Colenso [unknown]
- Alepis polychroa Tiegh. [unknown]
- Elytranthe flavida Engl. [unknown]
- Elytranthe polychroa Engl. [unknown]
Description
Alepis flavida (also called 'Yellow Daisy', among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow with white centers.
Uses & Benefits
Alepis flavida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alepis flavida has white flowers with yellowish centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alepis flavida is a shrub or small tree which can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to shape.
Where to Find Alepis flavida
Alepis flavida can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Alepis flavida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alepis flavida?
Alepis flavida
What is the common name of Alepis flavida?
Yellow Alepis
Where is Alepis flavida found?
Alepis flavida is found in South Africa
Species in the Alepis genus
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2628115: Based on the initial data import
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.