Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
118340

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 266 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117669

Common Names

  • Madagascar Bothriocline
  • African Daisy
  • Madagascar Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Ethulia conyzoides Bojer ex DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia pratensis Klatt [unknown]

Description

Bothriocline madagascariensis (also called 'Madagascar Bothriocline', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It has small yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriocline madagascariensis is a flowering plant native to Madagascar. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bothriocline madagascariensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriocline madagascariensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be divided in spring or autumn, and the seed can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.

Where to Find Bothriocline madagascariensis

Bothriocline madagascariensis is native to Madagascar. It can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Bothriocline madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriocline madagascariensis?

Bothriocline madagascariensis

What is the common name of Bothriocline madagascariensis?

Madagascar Daisy

What type of plant is Bothriocline madagascariensis?

Asteraceae

Species in the Bothriocline genus

Bothriocline imatongensis, Bothriocline muschleriana, Bothriocline bampsii, Bothriocline kungwensis, Bothriocline cuneifolia, Bothriocline upembensis, Bothriocline malaissei, Bothriocline hoyoensis, Bothriocline grandicapitulata, Bothriocline leonardiana, Bothriocline schimperi, Bothriocline quercifolia, Bothriocline hispida, Bothriocline huillensis, Bothriocline monocephala, Bothriocline pectinata, Bothriocline glomerata, Bothriocline aggregata, Bothriocline concinna, Bothriocline moramballae, Bothriocline monticola, Bothriocline carrissoi, Bothriocline amplifolia, Bothriocline laxa, Bothriocline steetziana, Bothriocline atroviolacea, Bothriocline nyungwensis, Bothriocline grindeliifolia, Bothriocline microcephala, Bothriocline inyangana, Bothriocline attenuata, Bothriocline sengensis, Bothriocline trifoliata, Bothriocline katangensis, Bothriocline wittei, Bothriocline ugandensis, Bothriocline glabrescens, Bothriocline pauwelsii, Bothriocline auriculata, Bothriocline shagayuensis, Bothriocline nyiruensis, Bothriocline kundelungensis, Bothriocline fusca, Bothriocline mbalensis, Bothriocline angolensis, Bothriocline madagascariensis, Bothriocline marungensis, Bothriocline subcordata, Bothriocline congesta, Bothriocline ruwenzoriensis,

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-79026: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.