Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
onobromoides
ID:
32790

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm. & Muschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Hofmus. xxiv. 319 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032119

Common Names

  • Berkheya Onobromoides
  • Onobromoides Berkheya
  • Onobromoides Prickly-thistle

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Description

Berkheya onobromoides (also called 'Onobromoides Berkheya', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with hairy leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya onobromoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Berkheya onobromoides var. carlinoides (Thunb.) Roessler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berkheya onobromoides is a small, yellow-green, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya onobromoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed in spring, or divided in spring or autumn. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Berkheya onobromoides

Berkheya onobromoides is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands of the region.

Berkheya onobromoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya onobromoides?

Berkheya onobromoides

What is the common name of Berkheya onobromoides?

Onobromoides

What is the natural habitat of Berkheya onobromoides?

It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, sandy soils

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-131060: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.