Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
linearifolia
ID:
1138346

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bolus) Levyns

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 1939, v. 37.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137684



Common Names

  • Polycarena linearifolia
  • Linear-leaved Polycarena
  • Linear-leaved Daisy-bush


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Uses & Benefits

Polycarena linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polycarena linearifolia has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polycarena linearifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a sunny spot and should be watered regularly. It is best to fertilize the plant once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Polycarena linearifolia

Polycarena linearifolia is found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-29203073: Based on the initial data import
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Margaret Levyns (1890-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levyns' in the authors string.