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Common Names
- Schmidtia capensis
- Cape Daisy
- Cape Daisybush
Description
Schmidtia capensis (also called Cape Daisy, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary yellow flower heads. It is found in grassland, scrub and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Schmidtia capensis is used as a food source for livestock and as a source of tannins for tanning leather.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schmidtia capensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schmidtia capensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Schmidtia capensis
Schmidtia capensis can be found in South Africa.
Schmidtia capensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schmidtia capensis?
Schmidtia capensis
What is the common name of Schmidtia capensis?
Cape Bluebell
Where is Schmidtia capensis native to?
South Africa
Species in the Schmidtia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,