Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 903 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001849
Common Names
- Helianthoides Tetragonotheca
- Helianthoides Daisy Bush
- Helianthoides Tetragonotheca
Description
Tetragonotheca helianthoides (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tetragonotheca helianthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetragonotheca helianthoides is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetragonotheca helianthoides is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Tetragonotheca helianthoides
Tetragonotheca helianthoides is native to South Africa. It can be found in the wild in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.
Tetragonotheca helianthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetragonotheca helianthoides?
Tetragonotheca helianthoides
What are the common names of Tetragonotheca helianthoides?
African Daisy, African Sunflower
What is the natural habitat of Tetragonotheca helianthoides?
It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils of South Africa
Species in the Tetragonotheca 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,