Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
538254

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.H.Nguyen & Yakovlev

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 71: 1120 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537586

Common Names

  • Anneslea paradoxa
  • Paradox Anneslea
  • Paradox Daisy

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Description

Anneslea paradoxa (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist grasslands, open woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Anneslea paradoxa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and borders. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anneslea paradoxa is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anneslea paradoxa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Anneslea paradoxa

Anneslea paradoxa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Anneslea paradoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anneslea paradoxa?

Anneslea paradoxa

What is the common name of Anneslea paradoxa?

Paradox anneslea

What type of plant is Anneslea paradoxa?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family

Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2640583: Based on the initial data import
Gennady Yakovlev (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yakovlev' in the authors string.
Huu Hien Nguyen (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.H.Nguyen' in the authors string.