Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilli
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Naturhist. Mus. Wien 78: 157. 1974
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121291
Common Names
- Hypericophyllum Nyassicum
- Nyassicum Hypericophyllum
- Hypericophyllum
Description
Hypericophyllum nyassicum (also called Nyasaland hypericophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to eastern Africa, but it is widely naturalized in other parts of the world. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericophyllum nyassicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach pains.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericophyllum nyassicum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericophyllum nyassicum is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer.
Where to Find Hypericophyllum nyassicum
Hypericophyllum nyassicum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Hypericophyllum nyassicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericophyllum nyassicum?
Hypericophyllum nyassicum
What is the common name of Hypericophyllum nyassicum?
Nyasaland hypericophyllum
What is the growth habit of Hypericophyllum nyassicum?
It is an evergreen shrub with large, leathery leaves and small white flowers
Species in the Hypericophyllum genus
Hypericophyllum brevipapposum,
Hypericophyllum multicaule,
Hypericophyllum tessmannii,
Hypericophyllum hessii,
Hypericophyllum congoense,
Hypericophyllum nyassicum,
Hypericophyllum angolense,
Hypericophyllum compositarum,
Hypericophyllum altissimum,
Hypericophyllum elatum,
Hypericophyllum gossweileri,
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,