Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
1319483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zinnecker

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(4): 1198 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331937

Common Names

  • Zyrphelis spathulata
  • Spatulate-Leaved Zyrphelis
  • Spatulate-Leaved False Rosemary

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Description

Zyrphelis spathulata (also called Spathulata 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 spathulata 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 spathulata has yellow flowers with 4 petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zyrphelis spathulata is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. It can also be propagated by division of the rootball.

Where to Find Zyrphelis spathulata

Zyrphelis spathulata is found in South Africa.

Zyrphelis spathulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zyrphelis spathulata?

Zyrphelis spathulata

What is the common name of Zyrphelis spathulata?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Zyrphelis spathulata?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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.