Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vitosana
ID:
284465

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Baumann) O.Gerbaud & W.Schmid

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Hybrides Genres Nigritella et/ou Pseudorchis : 87 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283797



Common Names

  • Pseudadenia vitosana
  • Vitosa Pseudadenia
  • Vitosa False Ashoka


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Synonyms

  • Leucorchis vitosana H.Baumann [unknown]

Description

Pseudadenia vitosana (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 vitosana 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 vitosana 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 vitosana is a shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pseudadenia vitosana

Pseudadenia vitosana is native to tropical Africa.

Pseudadenia vitosana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudadenia vitosana?

Pseudadenia vitosana

What is the family of Pseudadenia vitosana?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Pseudadenia vitosana?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-166078: Based on the initial data import
Helmut Baumann (1937-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Baumann' in the authors string.
Olivier Gerbaud: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Gerbaud' in the authors string.
W. Schmid: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Schmid' in the authors string.