Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Källersjö
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 96(4): 316 (1988): (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113767
Common Names
- Herero Cottonbush
- Myxopappus Hereroensis
- Herero Cotton
Description
Myxopappus hereroensis (also called Herero Myxopappus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the African savanna. It has a stem that grows up to 30 cm tall, and its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and serrated. This plant is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Myxopappus hereroensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat wounds and skin irritations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myxopappus hereroensis is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc with a small, white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myxopappus hereroensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize lightly in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Myxopappus hereroensis
Myxopappus hereroensis is native to Namibia and is found in dry, sandy areas.
Myxopappus hereroensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myxopappus hereroensis?
Myxopappus hereroensis
What is the common name of Myxopappus hereroensis?
Herero Myxopappus
What type of plant is Myxopappus hereroensis?
Perennial
Species in the Myxopappus 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,