Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.C.Manning & Goldblatt) Cron
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 88: 15 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337565
Description
Bertilia hantamensis (also called 'Hantam Bertilia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, white, daisy-like flowers and small, fern-like leaves. It prefers dry, sunny locations and is often found in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bertilia hantamensis is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bertilia hantamensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bertilia hantamensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F (-23°C). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Bertilia hantamensis
Bertilia hantamensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Hantamensis region.
Bertilia hantamensis FAQ
What is the common name of Bertilia hantamensis?
Hantam Daisy
What type of plant is Bertilia hantamensis?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Bertilia hantamensis?
Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops
Species in the Bertilia genus
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,