Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
24482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehrh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Naturk. 3: 138 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023811

Common Names

  • Berkheya
  • Fruticosa Berkheya
  • Shrubby Berkheya

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Synonyms

  • Apuleia fruticosa Bartl. [unknown]
  • Agriphyllum asteroides Desf. [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes fruticosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Agriphyllum incanum Desf. [unknown]
  • Apuleia asteroides Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Agriphyllum spinosum Desf. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Stobaea adenocarpa adenocarpa [unknown]
  • Rohria incana Thunb. [unknown]
  • Gorteria asteroides L.f. [unknown]
  • Stobaea adenocarpa DC. [unknown]
  • Berkheya asteroides Druce [unknown]
  • Stephanocoma incana Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Berkheya incana Spreng. ex Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Berkheya incana Willd. [unknown]
  • Atractylis fruticosa L. [unknown]

Description

Berkheya fruticosa (also called shrubby berkheya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows to a height of 1.5 m and has small, white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berkheya fruticosa is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya fruticosa is a perennial, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sunny locations. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until they have rooted. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and watered regularly. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant and require minimal care.

Where to Find Berkheya fruticosa

Berkheya fruticosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Berkheya fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya fruticosa?

Berkheya fruticosa

What is the common name of Berkheya fruticosa?

Bushy Berkheya

What is the natural habitat of Berkheya fruticosa?

Dry, rocky slopes 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,

References