Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. 1: 187 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045951
Common Names
- Plazia Conferta
- Tall Daisy Bush
- Tasmanian Daisy Bush
Description
Plazia conferta (also called 'Sour Fig', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, sandy areas. It has grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Plazia conferta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plazia conferta flowers are small and white, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and green, with a height of up to 5 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plazia conferta is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Plazia conferta
Plazia conferta is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.
Plazia conferta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plazia conferta?
Plazia conferta
What is the common name of Plazia conferta?
Confert Plazia
What is the family of Plazia conferta?
Asteraceae
Species in the Plazia 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,