Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Thell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Naturf. Ges. Solothurn viii. Ber. XX. 77 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079248
Common Names
- Berkheya pinnatifida
- Pinnate Berkheya
- Pinnatifida Berkheya
Description
Berkheya pinnatifida (also called Pinnate-leaved Berkheya, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and daisy-like flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Berkheya pinnatifida is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and small yellow flowers. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas, as it is believed to have medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Berkheya pinnatifida sub. pinnatifida
Berkheya pinnatifida sub. stobaeoides (Harv.) Roessler
Berkheya pinnatifida sub. ingrata (Bolus) Roessler
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Berkheya pinnatifida has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berkheya pinnatifida is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It is tolerant of drought and can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Berkheya pinnatifida
Berkheya pinnatifida is native to South Africa and can be found in grassland, scrubland, and open woodlands.
Berkheya pinnatifida FAQ
What is the common name of Berkheya pinnatifida?
Pinnatifid Berkheya
What type of plant is Berkheya pinnatifida?
A perennial herb
Where is Berkheya pinnatifida native to?
South Africa
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,