Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chiov.) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76(2): 91 (1994): (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002004
Common Names
- Zyrphelis angolensis
- Angolan Zyrphelis
- Angolan Daisy
Synonyms
- Homochroma angolensis Chiov. [unknown]
Description
Zyrphelis angolensis (also called Angola Zyrphelis, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to East Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Zyrphelis angolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties and is used to treat wounds, cuts, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zyrphelis angolensis is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are hairy and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zyrphelis angolensis is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Zyrphelis angolensis
Zyrphelis angolensis is native to Angola and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Zyrphelis angolensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zyrphelis angolensis?
Zyrphelis angolensis
What is the common name of Zyrphelis angolensis?
Angola Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Zyrphelis angolensis?
It is found in dry, open woods and fields in the eastern United States and Canada.
Species in the Zyrphelis genus
Zyrphelis angolensis,
Zyrphelis foliosa,
Zyrphelis montana,
Zyrphelis corymbosa,
Zyrphelis burchellii,
Zyrphelis perezioides,
Zyrphelis microcephala,
Zyrphelis ecklonis,
Zyrphelis taxifolia,
Zyrphelis crenata,
Zyrphelis decumbens,
Zyrphelis capensis,
Zyrphelis ciliaris,
Zyrphelis fruticosa,
Zyrphelis glabra,
Zyrphelis gracilis,
Zyrphelis graui,
Zyrphelis levis,
Zyrphelis macrocarpa,
Zyrphelis monticola,
Zyrphelis nervosa,
Zyrphelis outeniquae,
Zyrphelis spathulata,
Zyrphelis glandulosa,
Zyrphelis leiocarpa,
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,