Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
90414

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Wood & M.S.Evans

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 35: 351 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089743

Common Names

  • Broadleaf Berkheya
  • Berkheya Latifolia
  • Berkheya

Searching for Berkheya latifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Berkheya latifolia (also called Broadleaf Berkheya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky areas and has broad leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berkheya latifolia has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two pairs of oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Berkheya latifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya latifolia is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Berkheya latifolia

Berkheya latifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also cultivated in gardens and can be found in nurseries.

Berkheya latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya latifolia?

Berkheya latifolia

What is the common name of Berkheya latifolia?

Broadleaf berkheya

What type of plant is Berkheya latifolia?

Perennial herb

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-4605: Based on the initial data import
John Medley Wood (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Wood' in the authors string.
Maurice Smethurst Evans (1854-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.S.Evans' in the authors string.