Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
forsterioides
ID:
139090

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 554 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138419

Common Names

  • Abrotanella forsterioides
  • Forster's Abrotanella
  • Forster's Daisy

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Description

Abrotanella forsterioides (also called Forster's Abrotanella, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Abrotanella forsterioides is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Abrotanella forsterioides is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abrotanella forsterioides is a perennial plant that is best grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Abrotanella forsterioides

Abrotanella forsterioides is native to New Zealand and can be found in open grasslands and coastal areas.

Abrotanella forsterioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abrotanella forsterioides?

Abrotanella forsterioides

What is the common name of Abrotanella forsterioides?

Forsterioides abrotanella

What is the natural habitat of Abrotanella forsterioides?

Grassy areas, meadows, and pastures

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-99065: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.