Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Otia Bot. Hamburg. 2: 108. 1881 [8 Aug 1881]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982920
Common Names
- Schimper's Holothrix
- Schimper Holothrix
- Schimper's Star-of-Bethlehem
Description
Holothrix schimperi (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with white, daisy-like flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Holothrix schimperi is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Holothrix schimperi is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Holothrix schimperi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sheltered position in moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Holothrix schimperi
Holothrix schimperi can be found in Central and South America.
Species in the Holothrix genus
Holothrix klimkoana,
Holothrix aphylla,
Holothrix arachnoidea,
Holothrix aspera,
Holothrix brevipetala,
Holothrix brongniartiana,
Holothrix buchananii,
Holothrix burchellii,
Holothrix cernua,
Holothrix condensata,
Holothrix culveri,
Holothrix elgonensis,
Holothrix exilis,
Holothrix filicornis,
Holothrix grandiflora,
Holothrix hydra,
Holothrix incurva,
Holothrix johnstonii,
Holothrix longicornu,
Holothrix longiflora,
Holothrix macowaniana,
Holothrix majubensis,
Holothrix micrantha,
Holothrix montigena,
Holothrix mundii,
Holothrix nyasae,
Holothrix orthoceras,
Holothrix papillosa,
Holothrix parviflora,
Holothrix pentadactyla,
Holothrix pilosa,
Holothrix pleistodactyla,
Holothrix praecox,
Holothrix randii,
Holothrix schimperi,
Holothrix schlechteriana,
Holothrix scopularia,
Holothrix secunda,
Holothrix socotrana,
Holothrix squamata,
Holothrix thodei,
Holothrix tridactylites,
Holothrix tridentata,
Holothrix triloba,
Holothrix unifolia,
Holothrix villosa,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,