Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
62878

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 507 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062207

Common Names

  • Berkheya Umbellata
  • Umbellata Berkheya
  • Umbellate Berkheya

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Synonyms

  • Crocodilodes umbellatum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Berkheya umbellata (also called umbellate berkheya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in rocky meadows and grasslands, and is found in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya umbellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berkheya umbellata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya umbellata is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in a pot with well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Berkheya umbellata

Berkheya umbellata is native to South Africa.

Berkheya umbellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya umbellata?

Berkheya umbellata

What is the common name of Berkheya umbellata?

Umbellate Berkheya

What is the natural habitat of Berkheya umbellata?

Dry, rocky slopes and scrubland

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,

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