Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carlinopsis
ID:
36637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 13: 34 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035966

Common Names

  • Carlinopsis Berkheya
  • Berkheya Carlinopsis
  • Berkheya Carlinopsis Plant

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Synonyms

  • Berkheya carlinopsis carlinopsis [unknown]

Description

Berkheya carlinopsis (also called Carlin's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant, reaching only about 6 inches in height, with small, white, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya carlinopsis has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and urinary disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Berkheya carlinopsis sub. sylvicola (S.Moore) Roessler
Berkheya carlinopsis sub. magalismontana (Bolus) Roessler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berkheya carlinopsis is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya carlinopsis is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Berkheya carlinopsis

Berkheya carlinopsis can be found in South Africa.

Berkheya carlinopsis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya carlinopsis?

Berkheya carlinopsis

What type of plant is Berkheya carlinopsis?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Berkheya carlinopsis grow?

It is native to South Africa

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

Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184526-1: Based on the initial data import