Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
djilgense
ID:
5396

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-104545: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Chris Humphries (1947-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humphries' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.