Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
africanus
ID:
646822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38: 96 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646154



Common Names

  • African Dicraeanthus
  • Dicraeanthus africanus
  • African Snakeherb


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Description

Dicraeanthus africanus (also called Africanus Dicraeanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has narrow, linear leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Dicraeanthus africanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicraeanthus africanus is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicraeanthus africanus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.

Where to Find Dicraeanthus africanus

Dicraeanthus africanus can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky areas.

Dicraeanthus africanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicraeanthus africanus?

Dicraeanthus africanus

What is the family of Dicraeanthus africanus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Dicraeanthus africanus?

African Daisy

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References