Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
jusbertii
ID:
716565

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) P.V.Heath

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
in Calyx 1: 111. 1992.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715898

Common Names

  • Harrisinopsis jusbertii
  • Jusbert's Harrisinopsis
  • Harrisinopsis Jusbertii

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Description

Harrisinopsis jusbertii (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows up to 2 meters in height. It grows in rocky soils and in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Harrisinopsis jusbertii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Harrisinopsis jusbertii are white and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harrisinopsis jusbertii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early fall and place them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Harrisinopsis jusbertii

Harrisinopsis jusbertii is native to Central and South America.

Harrisinopsis jusbertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harrisinopsis jusbertii?

Harrisinopsis jusbertii

What is the common name of Harrisinopsis jusbertii?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Harrisinopsis jusbertii?

Tropical forests

Species in the Harrisinopsis genus

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Paul V. Heath (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.V.Heath' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.