Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ramosus
ID:
646826

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.E.Hess

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Ber. Geobot. Inst. E. T. H. Stiftung Rübel 32: 187 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646158



Common Names

  • Branching Dicraeanthus
  • Dicraeanthus ramosus
  • Branching Snakeherb


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Description

Dicraeanthus ramosus (also called Ramosus 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 ramosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicraeanthus ramosus 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 ramosus 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 ramosus

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

Dicraeanthus ramosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicraeanthus ramosus?

Dicraeanthus ramosus

What is the family of Dicraeanthus ramosus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Dicraeanthus ramosus?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2766830: Based on the initial data import
Hans E. Hess (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Hess' in the authors string.