Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
538242

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 5 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537574



Common Names

  • Anneslea fragrans
  • Fragrant Anneslea
  • Fragrant Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Anneslea alpina H.L.Li [unknown]
  • Anneslea fragrans rubriflora (Hu & H.T.Chang) L.K.Ling [unknown]
  • Anneslea hainanensis (Kobuski) Hu [unknown]
  • Anneslea lanceolata (Hayata) Kaneh. [unknown]
  • Anneslea rubriflora Hu & H.T.Chang [unknown]
  • Callosmia fragrans (Wall.) C.Presl [unknown]
  • Daydonia fragrans (Wall.) Britten [unknown]
  • Mountnorrisia fragrans (Wall.) Szyszyl. [unknown]
  • Anneslea fragrans fragrans [unknown]

Description

Anneslea fragrans (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist grasslands, open woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Anneslea fragrans is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and borders. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion on slopes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anneslea fragrans var. alpina (H.L.Li) Kobuski
Anneslea fragrans var. crassipes (Hook. ex Choisy) Pierre
Anneslea fragrans var. hainanensis Kobuski
Anneslea fragrans var. lanceolata Hayata
Anneslea fragrans var. ternstroemerioides (Gagnep.) Kobuski
Anneslea fragrans var. ternstroemioides (Gagnep.) Kobuski

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anneslea fragrans is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anneslea fragrans is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Anneslea fragrans

Anneslea fragrans can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Anneslea fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anneslea fragrans?

Anneslea fragrans

What is the common name of Anneslea fragrans?

Fragrant anneslea

What type of plant is Anneslea fragrans?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family

Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,

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