Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
seriphiifolia
ID:
44206

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 254 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043535

Common Names

  • Metalasia
  • Seriphiifolia
  • Silverbush

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Synonyms

  • Metalasia cephalotes DC. [unknown]

Description

Metalasia seriphiifolia (also called silver-leaf metalasia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a long, erect stem and is covered in small, white flowers. It grows in dry, nutrient-poor soils, such as rocky outcrops and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Metalasia seriphiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metalasia seriphiifolia has small, white, daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metalasia seriphiifolia is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plant will reach a height of up to 1.5m and will flower from mid-summer to early autumn. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Metalasia seriphiifolia

Metalasia seriphiifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Metalasia seriphiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metalasia seriphiifolia?

Metalasia seriphiifolia

What is the common name of Metalasia seriphiifolia?

Seriphium Bush

What is the natural habitat of Metalasia seriphiifolia?

Metalasia seriphiifolia is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Species in the Metalasia genus

Metalasia capitata, Metalasia calcicola, Metalasia galpinii, Metalasia muraltiifolia, Metalasia fastigiata, Metalasia quinqueflora, Metalasia dregeana, Metalasia umbelliformis, Metalasia agathosmoides, Metalasia bodkinii, Metalasia rhoderiodes, Metalasia pungens, Metalasia oligocephala, Metalasia erubescens, Metalasia juniperoides, Metalasia divergens, Metalasia cymbifolia, Metalasia montana, Metalasia rogersii, Metalasia alfredii, Metalasia pallida, Metalasia densa, Metalasia humilis, Metalasia serrata, Metalasia erectifolia, Metalasia plicata, Metalasia seriphiifolia, Metalasia brevifolia, Metalasia octoflora, Metalasia acuta, Metalasia tenuis, Metalasia confusa, Metalasia cephalotes, Metalasia tenuifolia, Metalasia tricolor, Metalasia lichtensteinii, Metalasia pulcherrima, Metalasia albescens, Metalasia cephalotes, Metalasia riparia, Metalasia adunca, Metalasia trivialis, Metalasia muricata, Metalasia aurea, Metalasia massonii, Metalasia distans, Metalasia luteola, Metalasia pulchella, Metalasia phillipsii, Metalasia strictifolia,

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,