Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
526232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 339 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525564

Common Names

  • Alepidea serrata
  • Alepidea
  • Serrated Alepidea

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Synonyms

  • Alepidea ferrata Steud. [unknown]
  • Alepidea serrata serrata [unknown]

Description

Alepidea serrata (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with white or pink flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Alepidea serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alepidea serrata var. cathcartensis (Kuntze) Weim.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alepidea serrata has white flowers with yellowish centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alepidea serrata is a hardy evergreen groundcover that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Alepidea serrata

Alepidea serrata can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Alepidea serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alepidea serrata?

Alepidea serrata

What is the common name of Alepidea serrata?

Serrate Alepidea

Where is Alepidea serrata found?

Alepidea serrata is found in South Africa

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2628101: Based on the initial data import
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.