Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Rob. & Brettell) H.Rob. & Brettell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 61 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125802
Common Names
- Sinclairia moorei
- Moore's Daisy
- Mountain Daisy
Synonyms
- Liabum moorei H.Rob. & Brettell [unknown]
Description
Sinclairia moorei (also called Moore's Sinclairia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sinclairia moorei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sinclairia moorei has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinclairia moorei is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be pruned back in the spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Sinclairia moorei
Sinclairia moorei can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and Nevada.
Sinclairia moorei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinclairia moorei?
Sinclairia moorei
What is the common name of Sinclairia moorei?
Moore's Sinclairia
What is the natural habitat of Sinclairia moorei?
It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and roadsides in South Africa.
Species in the Sinclairia genus
Sinclairia hintoniorum,
Sinclairia gentryi,
Sinclairia andrieuxii,
Sinclairia platylepis,
Sinclairia ismaelis,
Sinclairia klattii,
Sinclairia sericolepis,
Sinclairia polyantha,
Sinclairia caducifolia,
Sinclairia hypochlora,
Sinclairia cervina,
Sinclairia angustissima,
Sinclairia broomeae,
Sinclairia adenotricha,
Sinclairia pringlei,
Sinclairia andromachioides,
Sinclairia palmeri,
Sinclairia tajumulcensis,
Sinclairia tonduzii,
Sinclairia liebmannii,
Sinclairia deppeana,
Sinclairia dimidia,
Sinclairia vagans,
Sinclairia glabra,
Sinclairia similis,
Sinclairia manriquei,
Sinclairia discolor,
Sinclairia andromachioides,
Sinclairia moorei,
Sinclairia liebmannii,
Sinclairia broomeae,
Sinclairia deamii,
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,