Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angolensis
ID:
27548

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24(4): 475 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026877

Common Names

  • Berkheya angolensis
  • Angolensis Berkheya
  • Berkheya

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Synonyms

  • Crocodilodes angolensis (O.Hoffm.) Hiern [unknown]

Description

Berkheya angolensis (also called Angolan berkheya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base and a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to Angola and is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya angolensis is used as a medicinal plant, as well as for its ornamental value. It is also used in traditional African medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berkheya angolensis is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya angolensis is a perennial herb native to Africa. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Berkheya angolensis

Berkheya angolensis can be found in Africa, primarily in the countries of Angola, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Berkheya angolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya angolensis?

Berkheya angolensis

What is the common name of Berkheya angolensis?

Angolan Berkheya

What is the natural habitat of Berkheya angolensis?

Dry grassland and scrubland in Angola

Species in the Berkheya genus

Berkheya johnstoniana, Berkheya griquana, Berkheya chiesiana, Berkheya milleriana, Berkheya echinacea, Berkheya spekeana, Berkheya radula, Berkheya carduodes, Berkheya maritima, Berkheya sphaerocephala, Berkheya spinosa, Berkheya tysonii, Berkheya montana, Berkheya fruticosa, Berkheya nivea, Berkheya speciosa, Berkheya setifera, Berkheya angolensis, Berkheya carlinoides, Berkheya mackenii, Berkheya spinosissima, Berkheya onobromoides, Berkheya carlinifolia, Berkheya carlinopsis, Berkheya ferox, Berkheya cruciata, Berkheya eriobasis, Berkheya rhapontica, Berkheya insignis, Berkheya angustifolia, Berkheya umbellata, Berkheya dregei, Berkheya leucaugeta, Berkheya carlinopsis, Berkheya draco, Berkheya discolor, Berkheya cirsiifolia, Berkheya pauciflora, Berkheya subulata, Berkheya pinnatifida, Berkheya herbacea, Berkheya glabrata, Berkheya rigida, Berkheya seminivea, Berkheya francisci, Berkheya annectens, Berkheya coriacea, Berkheya latifolia, Berkheya angusta, Berkheya coddii,

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