Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 98B: 410 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029822
Common Names
- Rooiberg Anderbergia
- Rooiberg Daisybush
- Rooiberg Daisy
Description
Anderbergia rooibergensis (also called Rooiberg Anderbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to South Africa, and can be found in grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Anderbergia rooibergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anderbergia rooibergensis has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anderbergia rooibergensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Anderbergia rooibergensis
Anderbergia rooibergensis is native to South Africa. It is typically found in rocky, open areas, such as cliffs and rocky slopes.
Anderbergia rooibergensis FAQ
What are the common names of Anderbergia rooibergensis?
Common names of Anderbergia rooibergensis include Rooiberg daisy and Rooiberg thistle.
What is the habitat of Anderbergia rooibergensis?
Anderbergia rooibergensis is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and mountains.
What are the characteristics of Anderbergia rooibergensis?
Anderbergia rooibergensis is a perennial herb with gray-green leaves and stems. The flowers are yellow and have a distinctive thistle-like shape.
Species in the Anderbergia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,