Zyrphelis levis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
levis
ID:
1319478
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bolus) Zinnecker
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(4): 1197 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331932
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zyrphelis levis (also called Levis Zyrphelis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Zyrphelis levis 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zyrphelis levis 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zyrphelis levis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in late summer or early fall. The plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart.
Where to Find Zyrphelis levis
Zyrphelis levis is found in South Africa.
Zyrphelis levis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zyrphelis levis?
Zyrphelis levis
What is the common name of Zyrphelis levis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Zyrphelis levis?
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
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Ursula Zinnecker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zinnecker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114504-1: Based on the initial data import