Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 279 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035876
Common Names
- Noticastrum
- Climbing Sunflower
- Climbing Daisy
Synonyms
- Aster adscendens Reiche [unknown]
- Noticastrum glandulosum Phil. [unknown]
- Noticastrum pradense Phil. [unknown]
- Aster pradensis Phil. [unknown]
- Diplopappus sericeus glandulosa Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
- Noticastrum sanfurgi Phil. [unknown]
Description
Noticastrum adscendens (also called Climbing Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Noticastrum adscendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Noticastrum adscendens has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Noticastrum adscendens is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Noticastrum adscendens
Noticastrum adscendens is native to Mexico and can be found in the Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forest biome.
Noticastrum adscendens FAQ
What is the common name of Noticastrum adscendens?
Climbing Noticastrum
What is the optimal soil pH for Noticastrum adscendens?
6.1 to 7.5
What is the optimal light for Noticastrum adscendens?
Full sun to partial shade
Species in the Noticastrum genus
Noticastrum chebataroffii,
Noticastrum hatschbachii,
Noticastrum psammophilum,
Noticastrum argentinense,
Noticastrum sericeum,
Noticastrum adscendens,
Noticastrum argenteum,
Noticastrum antucense,
Noticastrum macbridei,
Noticastrum malmei,
Noticastrum macrocephalum,
Noticastrum jujuyense,
Noticastrum marginatum,
Noticastrum gnaphalioides,
Noticastrum erectum,
Noticastrum calvatum,
Noticastrum eriophorum,
Noticastrum acuminatum,
Noticastrum diffusum,
Noticastrum decumbens,
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,