Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch.) K.Bremer & Humphries
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23(2): 98 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004725
Common Names
- Richteria djilgense
- Djilgense Richteria
- Djilgense False Daisy
Synonyms
- Pyrethrum djilgense (Franch.) Tzvelev [unknown]
- Tanacetum djilgense (Franch.) Podlech [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum djilgense Franch. [unknown]
Description
Richteria djilgense (also called Djilg's Richteria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves that are dark green in color and grow in clusters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Richteria djilgense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Richteria djilgense has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Richteria djilgense is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Richteria djilgense
Richteria djilgense is native to Cameroon and can be found in the Djilga Forest Reserve.
Richteria djilgense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Richteria djilgense?
Richteria djilgense
What is the natural habitat of Richteria djilgense?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What is the bloom period of Richteria djilgense?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Richteria genus
Richteria djilgense,
Richteria leontopodium,
Richteria pyrethroides,
Richteria haidarii,
Richteria tianschanica,
Richteria brachanthemoides,
Richteria neglecta,
Richteria sovetkinae,
Richteria sussamyrensis,
Richteria semenovii,
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,