Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Zinnecker
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(4): 1195 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331927
Common Names
- Zyrphelis ciliaris
- Ciliaris Zyrphelis
- Ciliaris's Zyrphelis
Description
Zyrphelis ciliaris (also called Ciliate Zyrphelis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has an upright habit and produces white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Zyrphelis ciliaris is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Zyrphelis ciliaris sub. angustifolia (Harv.) Zinnecker
Zyrphelis ciliaris sub. hirsuta (Less.) Zinnecker
Zyrphelis ciliaris sub. ciliaris
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zyrphelis ciliaris has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zyrphelis ciliaris can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Zyrphelis ciliaris
Zyrphelis ciliaris is found in South Africa.
Zyrphelis ciliaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zyrphelis ciliaris?
Zyrphelis ciliaris
What is the common name of Zyrphelis ciliaris?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Zyrphelis ciliaris?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,
References
Ursula Zinnecker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zinnecker' in the authors string.