Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferox
ID:
38804

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier ii. (1894) 214.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038133

Common Names

  • Berkheya Ferox
  • Berkheya
  • Ferox

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Synonyms

  • Berkheya ferox ferox [unknown]

Description

Berkheya ferox (also called 'Rough Berkheya' and 'Rough Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has a woody base. Its leaves are covered with white hairs, giving it a woolly appearance. It grows in rocky grasslands and scrublands, and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya ferox is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berkheya ferox has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya ferox is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Berkheya ferox

Berkheya ferox is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Berkheya ferox FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya ferox?

Berkheya ferox

What is the common name of Berkheya ferox?

Rough Berkheya

What is the natural habitat of Berkheya ferox?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

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