Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
francisci
ID:
89314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Trans. S. African Philos. Soc. xvi. 396 (1906).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088643

Common Names

  • Berkheya francisci
  • Francisci's berkheya
  • African daisy

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Description

Berkheya francisci (also called Francis' Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya francisci is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berkheya francisci is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with many petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya francisci is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the divisions should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Berkheya francisci

Berkheya francisci is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands of the Western Cape.

Berkheya francisci FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya francisci?

Berkheya francisci

What is the common name of Berkheya francisci?

Francis' Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Berkheya francisci?

Grassy meadows and 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-44973: Based on the initial data import
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.