Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
284473

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bedd.) Tirveng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 8: 287 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283805

Common Names

  • Pseudaidia speciosa
  • Showy Pseudaidia
  • Showy False Ashoka

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Synonyms

  • Randia rugulosa speciosa Hook.f. [valid]
  • Aidia rugulosa speciosa (Bedd.) Swamin. [valid]
  • Griffithia speciosa Bedd. [valid]

Description

Pseudaidia speciosa (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and opposite. It grows in dry, sandy and rocky soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudaidia speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudaidia speciosa is a small, yellowish-green flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudaidia speciosa is a shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pseudaidia speciosa

Pseudaidia speciosa is native to tropical Africa.

Pseudaidia speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudaidia speciosa?

Pseudaidia speciosa

What is the family of Pseudaidia speciosa?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Pseudaidia speciosa?

Africa

Species in the Pseudaidia genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-166088: Based on the initial data import
Richard Henry Beddome (1830-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedd.' in the authors string.
Deva D. Tirvengadum (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tirveng.' in the authors string.