Status:
valid
Authors:
Small
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. 1250, 1340 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076740
Common Names
- Lace Bush
- White Star
- Lace Daisy
Synonyms
- Halea repanda Buckley [unknown]
Description
Tetragonotheca repanda (also called False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tetragonotheca repanda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetragonotheca repanda has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetragonotheca repanda is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Tetragonotheca repanda
Tetragonotheca repanda is native to South Africa. It can be found in open grasslands and rocky outcrops at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Tetragonotheca repanda FAQ
What are the common uses of Tetragonotheca repanda?
Tetragonotheca repanda is commonly used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.
What is the growth habit of Tetragonotheca repanda?
Tetragonotheca repanda is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters.
What is the optimal temperature for Tetragonotheca repanda?
Tetragonotheca repanda prefers warm temperatures between 18-25°C.
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,