Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
schweinfurthii
ID:
284463

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hegelm. ex A.Kerner) P.F.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 79: 141 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283795



Common Names

  • Pseudadenia schweinfurthii
  • Schweinfurth's Pseudadenia
  • Schweinfurth's False Ashoka


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Synonyms

  • Leucadenia schweinfurthii (A.Kern.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Gymnabicchia schweinfurthii (Hegelm. ex A.Kern.) E.G.Camus, Bergon & A.Camus [unknown]
  • Gymnadenia schweinfurthii Kern. [unknown]
  • Gymnorchis schweinfurthii (Hegelm. ex A.Kern.) Osvač. [unknown]
  • Leucadenia schweinfurthii Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Pseudadenia schweinfurthii (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and opposite. It grows in dry, sandy and rocky soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudadenia schweinfurthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudadenia schweinfurthii is a small, yellowish-green flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudadenia schweinfurthii is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest method of propagation. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Pseudadenia schweinfurthii

Pseudadenia schweinfurthii is native to tropical Africa.

Pseudadenia schweinfurthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudadenia schweinfurthii?

Pseudadenia schweinfurthii

What is the family of Pseudadenia schweinfurthii?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Pseudadenia schweinfurthii?

Africa

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Peter Francis Hunt (1936-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Hunt' in the authors string.
Christoph Friedrich Hegelmaier (1833-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hegelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:655077-1: Based on the initial data import