Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
junodii
ID:
44187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1906: 249 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043516

Common Names

  • Anisopappus
  • Junod's Sunray
  • African Daisy

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Description

Anisopappus junodii (also called Junod's anisopappus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a long, erect stem and is covered in small, white flowers. It grows in dry, nutrient-poor soils, such as rocky outcrops and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anisopappus junodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anisopappus junodii has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisopappus junodii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plant will reach a height of up to 1m and will flower from mid-summer to early autumn. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Anisopappus junodii

Anisopappus junodii can be found in South Africa.

Anisopappus junodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisopappus junodii?

Anisopappus junodii

What is the common name of Anisopappus junodii?

Junod's Star Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Anisopappus junodii?

Anisopappus junodii is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Species in the Anisopappus genus

Anisopappus paucidentatus, Anisopappus rhombifolius, Anisopappus smutsii, Anisopappus alticolus, Anisopappus lawalreanus, Anisopappus burundiensis, Anisopappus salviifolius, Anisopappus grangeoides, Anisopappus anemonifolius, Anisopappus fruticosus, Anisopappus petitianus, Anisopappus boinensis, Anisopappus sylvaticus, Anisopappus chinensis, Anisopappus lastii, Anisopappus chinensis, Anisopappus junodii, Anisopappus lejolyanus, Anisopappus buchwaldii, Anisopappus robynsianus, Anisopappus latifolius, Anisopappus upembensis, Anisopappus pumilus, Anisopappus kirkii, Anisopappus pinnatifida, Anisopappus holstii, Anisopappus longipes, Anisopappus pseudopinnatifidus, Anisopappus orbicularis, Anisopappus marianus, Anisopappus sylvatica, Anisopappus alticola, Anisopappus brandbergensis, Anisopappus schinzii, Anisopappus stuhlmannii,

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,

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