Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
upembensis
ID:
13602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 37(2): 335 (1992) (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012931

Common Names

  • Upembensis Bothriocline
  • Upembensis's Bothriocline
  • Bothriocline upembensis

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Description

Bothriocline upembensis (also called Upemba Bothriocline, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Central Africa, and grows in open, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriocline upembensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bothriocline upembensis is a yellow-golden daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriocline upembensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 18 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Bothriocline upembensis

Bothriocline upembensis is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Bothriocline upembensis FAQ

What are the common names of Bothriocline upembensis?

Bothriocline upembensis is commonly known as Upemba Daisy.

What is the natural habitat of Bothriocline upembensis?

Bothriocline upembensis is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, and prefers dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

What are the flowering and fruiting times for Bothriocline upembensis?

Bothriocline upembensis typically flowers from April to June, and fruits from July to September.

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,

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