Status:
valid
Authors:
Druce
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Exch. Club Soc. Brit. Isles 3: 424 (1913 publ. 1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106709
Common Names
- Racemose Spatalla
- Racemosa Spatalla
- Racemosa Spatalla
Description
Spatalla racemosa (also called Racemose Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded habit. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Spatalla racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Spatalla racemosa are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spatalla racemosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Spatalla racemosa
Spatalla racemosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape province.
Species in the Spatalla genus
Spatalla argentea,
Spatalla barbigera,
Spatalla caudata,
Spatalla colorata,
Spatalla confusa,
Spatalla curvifolia,
Spatalla ericoides,
Spatalla incurva,
Spatalla longifolia,
Spatalla mollis,
Spatalla nubicola,
Spatalla parilis,
Spatalla prolifera,
Spatalla propinqua,
Spatalla racemosa,
Spatalla salsoloides,
Spatalla setacea,
Spatalla squamata,
Spatalla thyrsiflora,
Spatalla tulbaghensis,
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa,
Adenanthos acanthophyllus,
Adenanthos apiculatus,
Adenanthos argyreus,
Adenanthos barbigerus,
Adenanthos cacomorphus,
Adenanthos cuneatus,
Adenanthos cunninghamii,
Adenanthos cygnorum,
Adenanthos detmoldii,
Adenanthos dobagii,
Adenanthos dobsonii,
Adenanthos drummondii,
Adenanthos ellipticus,
Adenanthos eyrei,
Adenanthos filifolius,
Adenanthos flavidiflorus,
Adenanthos forrestii,
Adenanthos glabrescens,
Adenanthos gracilipes,
Adenanthos ileticos,
Adenanthos intermedius,
Adenanthos intricatus,
Adenanthos labillardierei,
Adenanthos linearis,
Adenanthos macropodianus,
Adenanthos meisneri,
Adenanthos obovatus,
Adenanthos oreophilus,
Adenanthos pamelus,
Adenanthos pungens,
Adenanthos sericeus,
Adenanthos strictus,
Adenanthos teges,
Adenanthos terminalis,
Adenanthos velutinus,
Adenanthos venosus,
Agastachys odorata,
Alloxylon brachycarpum,
Alloxylon flammeum,
Alloxylon pinnatum,
Alloxylon wickhamii,
Athertonia diversifolia,
Aulax cancellata,
Aulax pallasia,
Aulax umbellata,
Austromuellera trinervia,
Austromuellera valida,
Banksia acanthopoda,
Banksia acuminata,