Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 1: 375 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598810
Common Names
- Chaenostoma aethiopicum
- Ethiopian Chaenostoma
- Ethiopian Water-starwort
Description
Chaenostoma aethiopicum (also called Ethiopian Chaenostoma, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and erect stems with small white flowers. It grows in grassland, meadows and waste ground.
Uses & Benefits
Chaenostoma aethiopicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Chaenostoma aethiopicum are small and white with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are short and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaenostoma aethiopicum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Chaenostoma aethiopicum
Chaenostoma aethiopicum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Morocco, and Algeria.
Chaenostoma aethiopicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaenostoma aethiopicum?
Chaenostoma aethiopicum
What are the common names of Chaenostoma aethiopicum?
African Daisy, African Daisy Bush
What is the natural habitat of Chaenostoma aethiopicum?
It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas
Species in the Chaenostoma genus
Chaenostoma aethiopicum,
Chaenostoma affine,
Chaenostoma archeri,
Chaenostoma caeruleum,
Chaenostoma calciphilum,
Chaenostoma calycinum,
Chaenostoma campanulatum,
Chaenostoma cinereum,
Chaenostoma comptonii,
Chaenostoma cordatum,
Chaenostoma debile,
Chaenostoma decipiens,
Chaenostoma denudatum,
Chaenostoma floribundum,
Chaenostoma glabratum,
Chaenostoma glanduliferum,
Chaenostoma halimifolium,
Chaenostoma hispidum,
Chaenostoma impeditum,
Chaenostoma integrifolium,
Chaenostoma langebergense,
Chaenostoma leve,
Chaenostoma longipedicellatum,
Chaenostoma macrosiphon,
Chaenostoma marifolium,
Chaenostoma multiramosum,
Chaenostoma neglectum,
Chaenostoma paniculatum,
Chaenostoma patrioticum,
Chaenostoma pauciflorum,
Chaenostoma placidum,
Chaenostoma platysepalum,
Chaenostoma polelense,
Chaenostoma polyanthum,
Chaenostoma racemosum,
Chaenostoma revolutum,
Chaenostoma roseoflavum,
Chaenostoma rotundifolium,
Chaenostoma septentrionale,
Chaenostoma subnudum,
Chaenostoma subsessile,
Chaenostoma subspicatum,
Chaenostoma tenuicaule,
Chaenostoma titanophilum,
Chaenostoma uncinatum,
Chaenostoma violaceum,
Chaenostoma neglectum,
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801437-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].