Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
52515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 1929, lxxiv. 129, in obs.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051844

Common Names

  • Insignis Berkheya
  • African Daisy
  • African Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Stobaea insignis Harv. [unknown]

Description

Berkheya insignis (also called 'Showy Berkheya', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments. It is also used as a source of essential oils and as a source of dye for fabrics and other materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Berkheya insignis are yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya insignis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Berkheya insignis

Berkheya insignis is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Berkheya insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya insignis?

Berkheya insignis

What is the common name of Berkheya insignis?

Striking Berkheya

What is the natural habitat of Berkheya insignis?

Grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

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-1504: Based on the initial data import
Albert Thellung (1881-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thell.' in the authors string.