Siegfriedia darwinioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
darwinioides
ID:
504803
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A.Gardner
Source:
ksu
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 19: 85 (1932-1933 publ. 1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504135
Common Names
- Darwinioides Siegfriedia
- Siegfriedia Darwinioides
- Siegfriedia Darwinioides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Siegfriedia darwinioides (also called Darwin's Siegfriedia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in sandy soils and is characterized by its small, white, daisy-like flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Siegfriedia darwinioides is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Siegfriedia darwinioides is a small, yellow-greenish flower with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green and have a long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Siegfriedia darwinioides is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage flowering.
Where to Find Siegfriedia darwinioides
Siegfriedia darwinioides is native to Chile and Argentina and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Siegfriedia darwinioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siegfriedia darwinioides?
Siegfriedia darwinioides
What type of plant is Siegfriedia darwinioides?
It is a succulent species.
Where is Siegfriedia darwinioides found?
It is found in the Atacama Desert of Chile.
Species in the Siegfriedia genus
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,
References
Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:718888-1: Based on the initial data import