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
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.
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 Alepidea genus
Alepidea cordifolia,
Alepidea acutidens,
Alepidea amatymbica,
Alepidea angustifolia,
Alepidea attenuata,
Alepidea calocephala,
Alepidea capensis,
Alepidea cirsiifolia,
Alepidea comosa,
Alepidea concinna,
Alepidea delicatula,
Alepidea duplidens,
Alepidea galpinii,
Alepidea insculpta,
Alepidea jenkinsii,
Alepidea longeciliata,
Alepidea longifolia,
Alepidea longipetiolata,
Alepidea macowanii,
Alepidea multisecta,
Alepidea natalensis,
Alepidea parva,
Alepidea peduncularis,
Alepidea pilifera,
Alepidea pusilla,
Alepidea rehmannii,
Alepidea schlechteri,
Alepidea serrata,
Alepidea setifera,
Alepidea stellata,
Alepidea thodei,
Alepidea woodii,
Alepidea wyliei,
Alepidea comosa,
Alepidea macowani,
Alepidea natalensis,
Alepidea inflexa,
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,