Benkara rectispina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) Ridsdale
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 12: 299 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835061
Common Names
- Benkara rectispina
- Rectispine Benkara
- Rectispine Benkara
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Benkara rectispina (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial flowering plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in a clumping pattern. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Benkara rectispina is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and homes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Benkara rectispina is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Benkara rectispina is a terrestrial orchid that is best propagated by division. Carefully separate the rhizomes and replant them in a pot with a well-draining soil mix and plenty of light. The plant should start to grow in a few weeks.
Where to Find Benkara rectispina
Benkara rectispina is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Benkara genus
Benkara malabarica, Benkara depauperata, Benkara armigera, Benkara fasciculata, Benkara rectispina, Benkara emanuelssoniana, Benkara esculenta, Benkara scandens, Benkara evenosa, Benkara pierrei, Benkara parviflora, Benkara miquelii, Benkara microcarpa, Benkara hoaensis, Benkara griffithii, Benkara forrestii, Benkara sinensis, Benkara ovoidea, Benkara hainanensis, Benkara emanualsoniana,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372264: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.